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Session 2008 - 09 Internet Publications Other Bills before Parliament

Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]

Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL] viii
151    Membership and proceedings of IFC authorities
152    Amendment or revocation of orders under section 149
Main duties
153    Management of inshore fisheries
154    Protection of marine conservation zones
Byelaws
155    Power to make byelaws
156    Provision that may be made by byelaw
157    Emergency byelaws
158    Byelaws: supplementary provision
159    Power of Secretary of State to amend or revoke byelaws
160    Byelaws: procedure
161    Inquiries
162    Evidence of byelaws
Offences
163    Offences
164    Powers of court following conviction
Enforcement
165    Inshore fisheries and conservation officers
166    Powers of IFC officers
Other powers and duties of IFC authorities
167    Development, etc of fisheries
168    Provision of services by IFC authorities
169    Duty of co-operation
170    Information
171    Accounts
172    Annual plan
173    Annual report
174    Supplementary powers
Miscellaneous and supplemental
175    Expenses of IFC authorities
176    IFC authority as party to proceedings
177    Exemption from liability
178    Report by Secretary of State
179    Minor and consequential amendments
180    Application to the Crown
181    Interpretation of this Chapter
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Chapter 2
Local fisheries committees
182    Abolition of local fisheries committees
183    Power to make consequential or transitional provision, etc
Chapter 3
Inshore fisheries in Wales
184    Power of Welsh Ministers in relation to fisheries in Wales
185    Offences
186    Powers of court following conviction
187    Power to provide services for purposes of enforcement
188    Miscellaneous amendments
Part 7
Fisheries
Chapter 1
The Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967
189    Size limits for sea fish
190    Regulation of nets and other fishing gear
191    Charging for commercial fishing licences
192    Grant of licences subject to conditions imposed for environmental purposes
193    Power to restrict fishing for sea fish
194    Penalties for offences
195    Offences by directors, partners, etc
196    Minor and consequential amendments
Chapter 2
The Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967
197    Power to make orders as to fisheries for shellfish
198    Variation etc of orders as a result of development
199    Purposes for which tolls etc may be applied
200    Increase in penalties for certain offences relating to fisheries for shellfish
201    Liability of master, etc where vessel used in commission of offence
202    Restrictions imposed by grantees, etc
203    Cancellation of licence after single relevant conviction
204    Register of licences
205    Protection of private shellfish beds
206    Use of implements of fishing
207    Taking of crabs and lobsters for scientific purposes
208    Orders prohibiting the taking and sale of certain lobsters
209    Power to appoint inspector before making orders as to fisheries for shellfish
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Chapter 3
Migratory and freshwater fish
Taking fish etc
210    Prohibited implements
211    Roe etc
212    Licences to fish
213    Limitation of licences
214    Authorisation to fish
215    Enforcement
216    Power to specify fish
217    Order-making powers: supplementary
218    Definitions relating to fish
Byelaws
219    Power to make byelaws
220    Byelaws: emergency procedures
221    Byelaws: enforcement
222    Byelaws: compensation
Supplementary
223    Theft of fish from private fisheries etc
224    Handling fish
225    Duties of the Environment Agency
226    Tweed and Esk fisheries
227    Keeping, introduction and removal of fish
228    Consequential and supplementary amendments
Chapter 4
Obsolete fisheries enactments
229    Repeal of spent or obsolete enactments
Part 8
Enforcement
Chapter 1
Enforcement officers
Marine enforcement officers
230    Marine enforcement officers
231    Enforcement of marine licensing regime
232    Enforcement of nature conservation legislation
233    Enforcement of fisheries legislation
234    Marine enforcement officers as British sea-fishery officers
Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL] xi
Other enforcement officers
235    Marine licensing: oil and gas and other reserved matters
236    Marine licensing: Northern Ireland
237    Marine licensing: enforcement in Scottish offshore region
238    Enforcement of MCZs in Scottish offshore region
Interpretation
239    Interpretation of this Chapter
Chapter 2
Common enforcement powers
Introductory
240    Common enforcement powers
Entry, search and seizure
241    Power to board and inspect vessels and marine installations
242    Power to enter and inspect premises
243    Power to enter and inspect vehicles
244    Dwellings
245    Powers of search, examination, etc
246    Power to require production of documents, etc
247    Powers of seizure, etc
248    Further provision about seizure
249    Retention of seized items
Miscellaneous and ancillary powers
250    Power to record evidence of offences
251    Power to require name and address
252    Power to require production of licence, etc
253    Power to require attendance of certain persons
254    Power to direct vessel or marine installation to port
255    Assistance etc
256    Power to use reasonable force
Interpretation
257    Interpretation of this Chapter
Chapter 3
Licensing enforcement powers
258    Power to require information relating to certain substances and objects
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Chapter 4
Fisheries enforcement powers
Inspection and seizure of objects at sea
259    Power to inspect and seize objects at sea
260    Reports of inspections under section 259
261    Retention of objects seized under section 259(2)
262    Disposal of objects seized under section 259
Seizure for purposes of forfeiture
263    Power to seize fish for purposes of forfeiture
264    Power to seize fishing gear for purposes of forfeiture
265    Procedure in relation to seizure under section 263 or 264
266    Retention of property seized under section 263 or 264
267    Bonds for release of seized fish or gear
268    Power of relevant authority to sell seized fish in its possession
269    Disposal of property seized under section 263 or 264
Forfeiture
270    Forfeiture etc of prohibited items
271    Forfeiture etc of fish failing to meet size requirements
272    Further provision about forfeiture under section 270 or 271
273    Forfeiture by court following conviction
Detention of vessels in connection with court proceedings
274    Power to detain vessels in connection with court proceedings
275    Release of vessels detained under section 274
276    Power of court to order release of vessels
277    Bonds for release of vessels
278    Power of court to order repayment of bonds
Production of equipment
279    Power to require production of certain equipment
Supplementary
280    Service of notices, etc
281    Conclusion of proceedings
282    Interpretation of this Chapter
Chapter 5
Common enforcement provisions
Introductory
283    Meaning of “enforcement officer”
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Duties of enforcement officers
284    Duty to provide evidence of authority
285    Duty to state name and purpose, etc
Liability of enforcement officers
286    Liability of enforcement officers etc
Offences in relation to enforcement officers
287    Offences in relation to enforcement officers
Chapter 6
Miscellaneous and supplementary
Enforcement of Community rules
288    Enforcement of Community rules
Administrative penalty schemes
289    Administrative penalty schemes
Crown application
290    Application to the Crown
Part 9
Coastal access
The coastal access duty
291    The coastal access duty
292    General provision about the coastal access duty
293    The coastal access scheme
294    Review of the coastal access scheme
295    The English coast
296    River estuaries
Implementation of the coastal access duty
297    Long-distance routes
298    Access to the coastal margin
299    Establishment and maintenance of the English coastal route etc
Liabilities
300    Restricting liabilities of Natural England and the Secretary of State
301    Occupiers’ liability
Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL] xiv
General
302    Isles of Scilly
303    The Crown
304    Interpretation of this Part
Wales
305    Powers of National Assembly for Wales
Part 10
Miscellaneous
Natural England
306    Area in which functions of Natural England exercisable
307    Natural England not to be responder for Civil Contingencies Act 2004
Countryside Council for Wales
308    Area in which functions of Countryside Council for Wales exercisable
Works detrimental to navigation
309    Works detrimental to navigation
Harbours Act 1964
310    Amendments of the Harbours Act 1964
Part 11
Supplementary provisions
311    Regulations and orders
312    Directions
313    Offences by directors, partners, etc
314    Disapplication of requirement for consent to certain prosecutions
315    Power to make transitional provisions and savings
316    Repeals
317    Interpretation
318    Extent
319    Commencement
320    Short title
Schedule 1   —    The Marine Management Organisation
Schedule 2   —    Minor and consequential amendments relating to the MMO
Schedule 3   —    Transfer schemes
Schedule 4   —    Exclusive economic zone and Welsh zone: consequential
amendments

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