C1Part 4Marine licensing

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Pt. 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.

Stop notices and emergency safety notices

I156Further provision as to stop notices

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.