2006 No. 49

PILOTAGE

The Perth (Pilotage Powers) Order 2006

Made

Laid before the Scottish Parliament

Coming into force

Whereas Perth and Kinross Council1 is a harbour authority within the meaning of the Pilotage Act 19872 (“the 1987 Act”) for the harbour of Perth but is not a competent harbour authority within the meaning of the 1987 Act;

And whereas Perth and Kinross Council wishes to be treated as a competent harbour authority for the purposes of the 1987 Act;

And whereas the Scottish Ministers have informed the persons they consider might be affected by this Order, in accordance with section 1(7) of the 1987 Act, and the making of the Order is not opposed;

Now therefore the Scottish Ministers, on the application of Perth and Kinross Council, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 1(4) of the 1987 Act3 and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Order: