Functions assigned to the joint board9
1
The functions, rights and liabilities of a local authority or a food authority under the enactments specified in Schedule 2 are assigned to the joint board as port health authority in so far as they are applicable to a port health authority and to any land, waters, premises, vessels or persons within its jurisdiction.
2
Subject to paragraph (3), the enactments specified in Schedule 2 in respect of the functions, rights and liabilities that are assigned to the joint board under paragraph (1), are to have effect as if—
a
any vessel lying within the jurisdiction of the joint board is a house, building or premises; and
b
the master or other officer or person in charge of the vessel is the occupier.
3
This article does not apply to—
a
any vessel belonging to Her Majesty; or
b
any vessel engaged in the service of Her Majesty, whether belonging to Her Majesty or not; or