Part VIIILighthouses
Functions of general lighthouse authorities
199Control of local lighthouse authorities
1
A general lighthouse authority may, within their area, with the consent of the Secretary of State, direct a local lighthouse authority to—
a
lay down buoys;
b
remove or discontinue any lighthouse, buoy or beacon; or
c
make any variation in the character of any lighthouse, buoy or beacon or in the mode of exhibiting lights in any lighthouse, buoy or beacon;
but the authority shall not give a direction without first giving due notice of their intention to do so.
2
A local lighthouse authority shall not, without the consent of the general lighthouse authority,—
a
erect or place any lighthouse, buoy or beacon;
b
remove or discontinue any lighthouse, buoy or beacon;
c
vary the character of any lighthouse, buoy or beacon or the mode of exhibiting lights in any lighthouse, buoy or beacon.
3
A direction under subsection (1) above shall be given in writing; and it shall be the duty of a local lighthouse authority to whom such a direction is given to comply with it.
4
Nothing in this section shall apply to local buoys and beacons placed or erected for temporary purposes.