[SCHEDULE 11A Funding of Maritime Services]

[SCHEDULE 11A Funding of Maritime Services]

[Section 302A]

[Interpretation

1

In this Schedule—

"general light dues†and “general lighthouse authority†have the same meaning as in Part VIII of this Act;

“prescribe†means prescribe by regulations.

Charges in respect of maritime matters

2

(1)     Regulations under this Schedule may make provision imposing charges for the purpose of recovering the whole or a part of the costs incurred by the Secretary of State in connection with his maritime functions.

(2)     In sub-paragraph (1) above “maritime functions†means—

(a)     functions conferred by or under any provision of this Act apart from Part II or Part VIII,

(b)     functions under any international agreement relating to—

(i)     the safety of ships,

(ii)     the prevention of pollution from ships, or

(iii)     living and working conditions on board ships, and

(c)     other functions relating to the promotion of the safety of ships.

Charges relating to expenses payable out of General Lighthouse Fund

3

(1)     If—

(a)     any [EU] obligation, or

(b)     any international agreement made between any three or more countries including the Republic of Ireland and ratified by the United Kingdom,

requires the United

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