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Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for consequential amendments and repeals, and for transitional and transitory matters and savings, in connection with the consolidation of certain enactments in the Water Resources Act 1991, the Water Industry Act 1991, the Land Drainage Act 1991 and the Statutory Water Companies Act 1991; and to repeal certain related enactments which are spent or unnecessary.
Subject
Fisheries, Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Migratory species Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Land-use planning Water supply Waterworks Drainage/land reclamation
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on 1 December 1991
Abstract

The enactments mentioned in Schedule 1 to this Act shall have effect subject to the amendments there specified (being amendments consequential on the re-enactment of provisions in the consolidation Acts). The transitional provisions, transitory provisions and savings contained in Schedule 2 to this Act shall have effect. Comma (3) of section 2 of this Act concerns non-restriction of powers under sections 190(1) and 194(5) of the Water Act, 1989 and the powers under paragraph 2 of Schedule 17 to that Act restricted in consequence of any repeal made by this Act or of any provision of the consolidation Act, i.e. the Water Resources Act 1991, the Water Industry Act 1991, the Land Drainage Act 1991 and the Statutory Water Companies Act 1991. Amendments of the Fisheries Act 1981 concern offences against byelaws relating to salmon and other freshwater fishing. The amendments of the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 concern enforcement of orders relating to salmon and migratory trout.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amends

Food Safety Act 1990.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1990 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud, Inspection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (Chapter 84).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1967 (2020)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act, 1973.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1973 (2009)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Basic legislation, River basin institution, Subsidy/incentive, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Sewerage, Drainage/land reclamation, Recreational water use, Institution, Research, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 (Chapter 51).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1975

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, International trade, Standards, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act 1989 (Chapter 15).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1989 (2017)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Basic legislation, Institution, Non-governmental entity, River basin institution, Freshwater pollution, Flood, Navigation, Water conservation zone, Water supply, Water quality standards, Sewerage, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act 1981 (Chapter 29).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1981 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Tax/levy, Special fund, Subsidy/incentive, Size, Transshipment, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning, Marine mammals, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Chapter 43).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1990 (2019)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, Education, Policy/planning, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Resources Act 1963 (Chapter 38).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1963 (1991)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, River basin institution, Inland waters, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Water abstraction, Water rights, Surface water, Groundwater, Water conservation zone, Irrigation, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Cap. 23).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Coastal zone management, Land-use planning, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX