#2026/172The Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026
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This Order amends the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 and two sets of secondary regulations concerning marine licensing. It updates provisions on the register of licensing information and the list of exempted activities in the Scottish inshore region. The changes are made under powers granted by the 2010 Act as recently amended by the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026. The instrument comes into force following parliamentary approval and reflects updated environmental considerations for marine activities in Scottish waters.
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Key Changes
- Amends the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 following changes introduced by the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026
- Updates the Marine Licensing (Register of Licensing Information) (Scotland) Regulations 2011
- Revises the Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Order 2011
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Obligations
What this law requires
Scottish Ministers must maintain and update the register of licensing information in accordance with amended provisions of the Marine Licensing (Register of Licensing Information) (Scotland) Regulations 2011
Scottish Ministers must apply updated exempted activities list for the Scottish inshore region as amended by this Order when determining licensing requirements
Scottish Ministers must have regard to matters specified in sections 21(4) and 32(4) of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 when making licensing decisions under this amended Order
Scottish Ministers must consult appropriate persons in accordance with section 32(5) of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 before making amendments to marine licensing provisions
Marine licensing decisions must reflect updated environmental considerations for marine activities in Scottish waters as incorporated by this Order