Interpretation2.
In these Regulations—
“authorised officer” has the meaning given in regulation 4(1);
“compliance notice” has the meaning given in regulation 8(1);
“enforcement authority” means—
(a)
in England—
- (i)
the Secretary of State;
- (ii)the Marine Management Organisation3;
- (iii)
for each county, district or London borough, the council of that county, district or borough;
- (iv)
for the City of London (including the Temples), the Common Council; and
- (v)
for the Isles of Scilly, the Council of the Isles of Scilly;
(b)
in Wales—
- (i)
the Welsh Ministers; and
- (ii)
for each county or county borough, the council of that county or county borough; and
(c)
in Northern Ireland—
- (i)
the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs; and
- (ii)
for each district, the council of that district;
“premises” means any land, building, container, vehicle or vessel of any description;
“relevant provision” means one of the provisions specified in regulation 3.