[F140BProcedureE+W+S
(1)Harbour directions must be in writing.
(2)Before giving harbour directions a harbour authority must consult such representatives of users of the harbour as the authority think appropriate.
(3)A harbour authority must make such arrangements as they think appropriate for publicising a proposed harbour direction for at least 28 days before it is given.
(4)A harbour authority must—
(a)make harbour directions available for inspection, and
(b)supply a copy to anyone who requests it.
(5)A harbour authority may charge for the supply of copies.
(6)As soon as is reasonably practicable after giving a harbour direction the harbour authority must publish a notice in a newspaper specialising in shipping news—
(a)stating that a harbour direction has been given, and
(b)giving details of the arrangements for the inspection and supply of copies of harbour directions.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 40A-40D and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 5(1), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3; S.I. 2013/2006, art. 2