UK Act of Parliament 2017 United Kingdom

Wales Act 2017

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Sections and provisions

79 classified provisions from this legislation.

Duties 3

  • s.34 Exercise of functions in relation to cross-border harbours
  • s.35 Cross-border exercise of pilotage functions
  • s.51 Reciprocal cross-border duties in relation to water

Powers 10

  • s.5 Power to make provision about elections
  • s.24 Onshore petroleum: existing licences
  • s.38 Sections 34 to 37: supplementary
  • s.49 Modification of water-related functions
  • s.50 Water protocol
  • s.52 Repeal of intervention powers relating to water
  • s.60 President of Welsh Tribunals
  • s.69 Consequential provision
  • s.70 Transitional provision and savings
  • Schedule 4 New Schedule 3A to the Government of Wales Act 2006

Definitions 5

  • s.16 Change of name of the Assembly etc: translation of references
  • s.29 Welsh harbours
  • s.32 Reserved trust ports
  • s.36 Exercise of functions in relation to two or more harbours
  • s.67 Licensing of coal-mining operations: approval by Welsh Ministers

Exemptions 13

  • s.3 Legislative competence
  • s.4 Devolved Welsh authorities
  • Schedule 5 President of Welsh Tribunals
  • s.9 Super-majority requirement for certain legislation
  • s.13 Financial control, accounts and audit
  • s.53 Transfer of functions in relation to fishing vessels
  • s.55 Renewable energy incentive schemes
  • s.59 The Welsh tribunals
  • s.61 Directions as to practice and procedure
  • s.63 Cross-deployment of tribunal members and judges
  • s.64 Power to amend section 63
  • Schedule 1 New Schedule 7A to the Government of Wales Act 2006
  • Schedule 2 New Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006