The Rixton and Warburton Bridge Order 2024

UK Statutory Instrument 2024 No. 630 — creates 2 criminal offences.

2offences created

0recorded in force

0revoked

Made: 9 May 2024
In force from: 30 May 2024
Extent: Not stated
Subject: Transport: maritime, aviation, rail and harbours
Made under: Order under the Harbours Act 1964, Transport and Works Act 1992

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order) — published with the instrument by the department that made it. © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The Order revises the tolls which The Manchester Ship Canal Company Limited (“MSCC”) may charge for use of the Rixton and Warburton Bridge and supersedes the toll levels set out in the Rixton and Warburton Bridge Act 1863. This Order contains provisions for local user discount and provisions in relation to Improvements to the Rixton and Warburton Bridge to be completed before MSCC can charge the tolls in accordance with the Order. This Order contains provisions for MSCC to make new byelaws in relation to the good management and use of the Rixton and Warburton Bridge in order to safeguard the navigation of the Manchester Ship Canal. This Order contains provisions for MSCC to transfer the Rixton and Warburton Bridge Undertaking to the Rixton and Warburton Bridge Company Limited, should MSCC so resolve. Provision is made for byelaws and agreements made or entered into by MSCC to remain in force as if they had been made or entered into by The Rixton and Warburton Company Limited and for legal and other proceedings to be carried on by or in relation to MSCC.

Offences created by this instrument

SCHEDULE 4 SCHEDULE 4 · Status not determined · Mixed — some elements strict, some not
Without prejudice to paragraph (5), a person who without reasonable excuse— a refuses or fails to pay a toll for which… article 3(7) · Status not determined · Strict liability

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