F1Harbour closure orders
17EHarbour closure orders: devolution
1
In relation to F2harbours that are wholly in Wales, other than reserved trust ports—
a
the power to make closure orders vests in the Welsh Ministers, and
b
a reference in this group of sections to the Secretary of State is to be treated as a reference to the Welsh Ministers.
F31A
Before making a closure order that transfers functions to a harbour authority for a harbour that is wholly or partly in England or a reserved trust port, the Welsh Ministers must obtain the consent of the Secretary of State.
2
In relation to harbours in Scotland—
a
the power to make closure orders vests in the Scottish Ministers,
b
a reference in this group of sections to the Secretary of State is to be treated as a reference to the Scottish Ministers, and
c
the reference in section 17D(1) to Schedule 3 is a reference to that Schedule as it has effect in relation to Scotland.
Ss. 17A-17F and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 6(1), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3; S.I. 2013/2006, art. 2