Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009
The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c 23) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It creates "a new system of marine management".
| Long title | An Act to make provision in relation to marine functions and activities; to make provision about migratory and freshwater fish; to make provision for and in connection with the establishment of an English coastal walking route and of rights of access to land near the English coast; to enable the making of Assembly Measures in relation to Welsh coastal routes for recreational journeys and rights of access to land near the Welsh coast; to make further provision in relation to Natural England and the Countryside Council for Wales; to make provision in relation to works which are detrimental to navigation; to amend the Harbours Act 1964; and for connected purposes. |
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| Citation | 2009 c 23 |
| Introduced by | Hilary Benn (Commons) Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Lords) |
| Territorial extent | England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 12 November 2009 |
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| Repeals/revokes | Seal Fisheries (North Pacific) Act 1895 |
Status: Amended | |
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