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(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.
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