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Part 5 U.K.Nature conservation

Chapter 1U.K.Marine conservation zones

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Pt. 5 Ch. 1 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1994/2716, reg. 36(3)(4) (as substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010 for specified purposes, 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(2)(b)(i), Sch. 11 para. 4(1); S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b))

OffencesU.K.

139Offence of contravening byelaws or ordersU.K.

(1)It is an offence for a person to contravene—

(a)any byelaw made under section 129 or 132(1);

(b)any order made under section 134 or 136(1).

(2)A person who is guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

(3)In this section “contravene” includes fail to comply.

(4)Proceedings for an offence under this section may be taken, and the offence may for all incidental purposes be treated as having been committed, in any part of England and Wales.

Commencement Information

I1S. 139 partly in force; s. 139 in force for specified purposes at 12.1.2010 see s. 324(2)(b)(i)