Part 5Marine protection and enhancement: the Scottish marine protection area
Marine conservation orders
I190Representations and hearings in relation to proposed marine conservation orders etc.
1
The Scottish Ministers may, before deciding to do any of the following—
a
make a marine conservation order (whether in accordance with section 87 or an urgent marine conservation order in accordance with section 88),
b
amend a marine conservation order,
c
revoke a marine conservation order,
give any person the opportunity of making oral or written representations to them or to any person appointed by them for that purpose at a hearing.
2
The Scottish Ministers may make regulations providing for the procedure to be followed (including decisions as to expenses) at any hearing held under subsection (1).