40.—(1) No proceedings or inquiries in respect of any situation, matter, thing, happening, act, refusal, neglect or failure occurring during the period before this Order ceased to have effect on the termination date in accordance with article 1(2), so far as relating to the harbour or any part or parts of the harbour (whether or not relating also to a part or parts of the Port of Bridgwater), including, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, proceedings for an offence committed or penalty incurred, or for recovery of expenses, rates, dues, fees or charges incurred, during that period, shall be affected by this Order ceasing to have effect on the termination date, and any such proceedings or inquiries may be commenced, continued and concluded, and any decision, judgment or ruling thereon may be enforced, as if this Order, and any relevant general or special direction or byelaw, had not ceased to have effect.
(2) Any period of time current in relation to any proceedings or inquiries mentioned in paragraph (1) when this Order ceases to have effect shall not be affected by its ceasing to have effect and may continue to run as if this Order, and any relevant general or special direction or byelaw, had not ceased to have effect.