Act Number: 16

Act Name: The Obstructions in Fairways Act, 1881

Year: 1881

Enactment Date: 1881-03-15

Long Title: An Act to empower the Government to remove or destroy obstructions in fairways, and to prevent the creation of such obstructions.

Ministry: Ministry of Shipping

Department:

Section 1: Short title.
    This Act may be called the Obstructions in Fairways Act, 1881; 1*** But nothing herein contained shall apply to vessels 2[belonging to, or hired by a contract made on behalf of, the Government].
Notes:
1. The words "and it shall come into force at once" rep. by Act 10 of 1914, s. 3 and Sch. II.
2. Subs. by the A. O. 1937, for "belonging to Her Majesty or hired by Her Majesty or by the Secretary of State for India in Council".
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