Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)

Part 1 U.K. The Marine Management Organisation

Chapter 4 U.K. Miscellaneous, general and supplemental provisions

Directions and guidance U.K.

38 Guidance by the Secretary of State U.K.

(1) The Secretary of State may give the MMO guidance with respect to the exercise of any of the MMO's functions.

(2) The MMO must have regard to any guidance given to it under this Act by the Secretary of State.

(3) Before giving any such guidance, the Secretary of State must consult—

(a) the MMO, and

(b) such other bodies or persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 38 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5