Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023

When MAC is not required

280. The Act of 2021 is amended by the insertion of the following section after section 76:

“76A. Neither section 75 nor section 76 shall apply for a maritime usage in a part of the maritime area consisting of development (including the laying of cables or pipelines or both) authorised by—

(a) a lease made under section 2 of the Act of 1933 pursuant to an application for such lease made under that Act before the establishment day, or

(b) a licence granted under section 3 of the Act of 1933 pursuant to an application for such licence made under that Act before the establishment day.”.