UK Act of Parliament 1964 United Kingdom

Continental Shelf Act 1964

What this means for your business

1 guides
Enforced by
NSTA, The Crown Estate, Crown Estate Scotland, OPRED
Applies to
United Kingdom
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1 practical guide
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Practical guidance

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Sections and provisions

14 classified provisions from this legislation.

2 Offences and penalties 1 Powers 2 Definitions

Offences and penalties 2

  • s.4 Safety of navigation.
  • s.11 Prosecution of offences, etc.

Powers 1

  • s.7 Radioactive substances.

Definitions 2

  • s.1 Exploration and exploitation of continental shelf.
  • s.11A Interpretation.