117 Grounds for designation of MCZs
Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (2009 c 23) | Legislation

117  Grounds for designation of MCZs

(1)     The appropriate authority may make an order under section 116 if it thinks that it is desirable to do so for the purpose of conserving—

(a)     marine flora or fauna;

(b)     marine habitats or types of marine habitat;

(c)     features of geological or geomorphological interest.

(2)     The order must state—

(a)     the protected feature or features;

(b)     the conservation objectives

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