Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 4 modified (18.3.2011) by Forth Crossing Act 2011 (asp 2), ss. 8, 80(2) (with ss. 69, 78); S.S.I. 2011/38, art. 2, Sch.
(1)A stop notice issued by the Scottish Ministers—
(a)must be served on any person carrying on or in control of the activity to which the notice relates,
(b)if a marine licence has been granted in relation to that activity, may also be served on the licensee.
(2)The Scottish Ministers may by a further notice—
(a)revoke a stop notice,
(b)vary a stop notice so as to substitute a later date for the date specified in accordance with section 55(5)(b).
(3)A person who fails to comply with a stop notice commits an offence.
(4)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (3) is liable—
(a)on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding £50,000,
(b)on conviction on indictment, to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 2 years, or both.
Commencement Information
I1S. 56 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)