Part 1The Marine Management Organisation

Chapter 4Miscellaneous, general and supplemental provisions

Financial provisions

I133Borrowing powers

1

The MMO may borrow money, but only—

a

in accordance with the following provisions of this section, and

b

subject to section 34 (limit on borrowing).

2

The MMO may borrow such sums as it may require for meeting its obligations and carrying out its functions.

3

The MMO may borrow any such sums—

a

from the Secretary of State, by way of loan, or

b

from persons other than the Secretary of State, by way of overdraft or otherwise.

4

The MMO may borrow by virtue of subsection (3)(b) only if the Secretary of State consents.

5

Any consent under subsection (4) may be given subject to conditions.