This Law applies to ports used for commercial handling of goods, vehicles, persons and landing of fish. Construction of new ports and expansion of existing ports require permission from the Secretary of Transportation. The Minister of Transport makes provisions to implement international conventions and EU rules on matters governed by this Law, including regulations, directives and decisions in regards to proper operation activities in Danish ports.
This Law consists of 7 Chapters: Scope (1); Installations, maintenance and closure of ports (2); Access to the use of a port (3); Organization Forms (4); Employment (5); Security of port facilities (5A); Order Regulations and appeals (6); Penalties, entry into force, transitional provisions (7).
This Law consists of 7 Chapters: Scope (1); Installations, maintenance and closure of ports (2); Access to the use of a port (3); Organization Forms (4); Employment (5); Security of port facilities (5A); Order Regulations and appeals (6); Penalties, entry into force, transitional provisions (7).
This Law applies to ports used for commercial handling of goods, vehicles, persons and landing of fish. Construction of new ports and expansion of existing ports require permission from the Secretary of Transportation. The Minister of Transport makes provisions to implement international conventions and EU rules on matters governed by this Law, including regulations, directives and decisions in regards to proper operation activities in Danish ports.
This Law is not applicable to Greenland nor the Faroe Islands.Repealing Act No. 316 of 16 May 1990 on Harbours, Act of 24 April 1868 on establishment of harbour in Esbjerg, Act No. 182 of 31 March 1917 on establishment of harbour in Western Jutland Coast, Act No. 173 of 29 April 1960 on Hanstholm Harbour.
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Law on Harbours (No. 266 of 2009).
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Denmark
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