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Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

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Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, Cross Heading: Removal of notices and signs is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 27 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

Removal of notices and signsE+W

8(1)Any notice or sign to which this paragraph applies may be removed by—E+W

(a)Natural England, or

(b)where authorised to act on its behalf, the access authority in relation to the land on which the sign or notice is erected.

(2)This paragraph applies to—

(a)a notice or sign erected under paragraph 6, and

(b)a notice erected under section 19 of the CROW Act (notices indicating boundaries of access land, etc) in relation to land which is coastal margin.

(3)Before removing a notice or sign on any land under sub-paragraph (1), a person must, so far as reasonably practicable, consult the owner of the land and (if different) the person in lawful occupation of the land.

(4)Natural England may meet or contribute towards expenditure incurred or to be incurred by any person in removing notices or signs of a kind which may be erected under paragraph 6 or (in relation to land which is coastal margin) under section 19 of the CROW Act.

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