2(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, the relevant Minister, with or without a local inquiry, may refuse to confirm any byelaw submitted to him by the [F1Agency] for confirmation under this Schedule, or may confirm the byelaw either without or, if the [F1Agency] consents, with modifications.E+W
(2)The [F1Agency] shall, if so directed by the relevant Minister, cause notice of any proposed modifications to be given in accordance with his directions.
(3)A byelaw made by the [F1Agency] under paragraph 4 of Schedule 25 to this Act shall be confirmed without a local inquiry only if—
(a)no written objection to its confirmation has been received by the relevant Minister;
(b)every objection to its confirmation which has been so received has been withdrawn; or
(c)in the opinion of that Minister the person making the objection has no material interest in the controlled waters to which the byelaw relates;
and in relation to any such byelaw sub-paragraph (1) above shall have effect with the substitution for the words “if the [F1Agency] consents" of the words “ after consultation with the [F1Agency] ” .
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 26 para. 2 substituted (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120, Sch. 22 para. 128 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3