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Harbours Act 1964

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As published

40B Procedure

(1) Harbour directions must be in writing. (2) Before giving harbour directions a harbour authority must consult such representatives of users of the harbour as the authority think appropriate. (3) A harbour authority must make such arrangements as they think appropriate for publicising a proposed harbour direction for at least 28 days before it is given. (4) A harbour authority must— (a) make harbour directions available for inspection, and (b) supply a copy to anyone who requests it. (5) A harbour authority may charge for the supply of copies. (6) As soon as is reasonably practicable after giving a harbour direction the harbour authority must publish a notice in a newspaper specialising in shipping news— (a) stating that a harbour direction has been given, and (b) giving details of the arrangements for the inspection and supply of copies of harbour directions.

Your change, as a redline

40B Procedure

(1) Harbour directions must be in writing. (2) Before giving harbour directions a harbour authority must consult such representatives of users of the harbour as the authority think appropriate. (3) A harbour authority must make such arrangements as they think appropriate for publicising a proposed harbour direction for at least 28 days before it is given. (4) A harbour authority must— (a) make harbour directions available for inspection, and (b) supply a copy to anyone who requests it. (5) A harbour authority may charge for the supply of copies. (6) As soon as is reasonably practicable after giving a harbour direction the harbour authority must publish a notice in a newspaper specialising in shipping news— (a) stating that a harbour direction has been given, and (b) giving details of the arrangements for the inspection and supply of copies of harbour directions.

One line that says what changes, such as "Halve the dog tax".

Who it helps, what it costs, what it fixes. It is what persuades people to support it.

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