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Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988
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- s. 9(8A) inserted by 2008 c. 29 s. 224(2)(b)
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[F117A General duty of public bodies etc. E+W
(1)In exercising or performing any functions in relation to, or so as to affect, land in the Broads, a relevant authority [F2must seek to further] the purposes of—
[F3(a)conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Broads;
(b)promoting opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the Broads by the public; and]
(c)protecting the interests of navigation.
[F4(1A)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about how a relevant authority is to comply with the duty under subsection (1) (including provision about things that the authority may, must or must not do to comply with the duty).]
(2)The following are relevant authorities for the purposes of this section—
(a)any Minister of the Crown,
(b)any public body,
(c)any statutory undertaker,
(d)any person holding public office.
(3)In subsection (2)—
“ public body ” includes
“ public office ” means—
(a)an office under Her Majesty;
(b)an office created or continued in existence by a public general Act; or
(c)an office the remuneration in respect of which is paid out of money provided by Parliament.]
Textual Amendments
F1 S. 17A inserted (1.4.2001 for E.) by 2000 c. 37 , ss. 97 , 103(3) ; S.I. 2001/114 , art. 2(2)(g)
F2Words in s. 17A(1) substituted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 245(13)(a), 255(9)(b) (with s. 247)
F3 S. 17A(1)(a) (b) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16) , ss. 64(3) , 107(3)(b) ; S.I. 2006/2541 , art. 2 (with Sch. )
F4S. 17A(1A) inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 245(13)(b), 255(9)(b) (with s. 247)
Marginal Citations
M2 1972 c. 70 .
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