2 General objective
Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (2009 c 23) | Legislation

2  General objective

(1)     It is the duty of the MMO to secure that the MMO functions are so exercised that the carrying on of activities by persons in the MMO's area is managed, regulated or controlled—

(a)     with the objective of making a contribution to the achievement of sustainable development (see subsections (2) and (4) to (11)),

(b)     taking account of all relevant facts and matters (see subsection (3)), and

(c)     in a manner which is consistent and co-ordinated (see subsection (12)).

Any reference in this Act to the MMO's “general objective” is a reference to the duty imposed on the MMO by this subsection.

(2)     In pursuit of its general objective, the MMO may take any action which it considers necessary or expedient for the purpose of furthering any social, economic or environmental purposes.

(3)

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