Part 4Marine licensing

Chapter 2Exemptions and special cases

Exemptions

76Dredging in the Scottish zone

1

Nothing in this Part applies to anything done, in the exercise of a function falling within subsection (2), in relation to the extraction of minerals by dredging in the Scottish zone.

2

The functions are—

a

any function under Community law (within the meaning given by section 126(9) of the Scotland Act 1998 (c. 46));

b

any of Her Majesty's prerogative and other executive functions which is exercisable on behalf of Her Majesty by the Scottish Ministers.