2(1)Section 1 of the Fishery Limits Act 1976 (c. 86) (British fishery limits) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)For subsection (1) substitute—
“(1)Subject to the following provisions of this section, British fishery limits extend to the seaward limits of any area for the time being designated by Order in Council under section 41(3) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (exclusive economic zone).”.
(3)In consequence of the amendment made by sub-paragraph (2), subsections (3) and (4) of that section cease to have effect.
(4)Her Majesty may by Order in Council repeal, substitute or amend section 1 of the Fishery Limits Act 1976 (British fishery limits), in so far as it extends to the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, to make appropriate provision in consequence of the creation of the exclusive economic zone.
(5)An Order in Council under sub-paragraph (4) may—
(a)make incidental, consequential, supplementary or transitional provision or savings;
(b)make different provision for different cases.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 para. 2 partly in force; Sch. 4 para. 2 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent see s. 324(1)(c)
I2Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 31.3.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2013/3055, art. 2