General Pier and Harbour Act 1861

Introductory Text
1.Short title.
2.Interpretation of terms.
3.Persons may apply to Board of Trade to grant provisional orders.
4.Subscribers to memorial to be promoters.
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10.†Consent of Commissioners of Woods, &c. to be obtained.
11.Saving rights of the Crown.
12.Saving rights of the Duchy of Cornwall.
13.Saving rights of conservators of the rivers Thames and Mersey, &c.
14.Promoters not to do any act which shall prejudice any right acquired by Royal Charter, &c.
15.Board of Trade may grant provisional orders, subject to provisions herein named.
16.Order to be deposited with clerk of the peace. Notice of deposit by advertisement. Board of Trade to obtain confirmation of provisional order by Parliament.
17.Where petition presented against an order, Bill confirming same may be referred to select committee.
18.Orders, &c. to be signed by one of the Secretaries, &c. of Board of Trade, or by Secretary of the Admiralty.
19.Board of Trade to report to Parliament.
20.†Power to Secretary of State for War to take and hold land, &c., for batteries, &c.