Policing of Beaches (Jersey) Regulations 1959: Minor and Routine Amendments

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A decision made 27 April 2010 regarding: Policing of Beaches (Jersey) Regulations 1959: Minor and Routine Amendments.

Decision Reference: MD-E-2010-0069
Decision Summary Title :	Minor and Routine Amendments to Policing of Beaches (Jersey) Regulations 1959		Date of Decision Summary:	12 April 2010
Decision Summary Author:	Hospitality and Leisure Manager		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	Policing of Beaches (Jersey) Regulations 1959 Amendments		Date of Written Report:	12 April 2010
Written Report Author:	Hospitality and Leisure Manager		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Policing of Beaches (Jersey) Regulations 1959: Minor and Routine Amendments
Decision(s): The Minister agreed that the Policing of Beaches (Jersey) Regulations 1959 should be amended - (i) to restrict parking on all slipways listed in the schedule of the regulations to 12 hours in 24 hours; (ii) to include an article giving the authorities the power to remove any vehicle or vessel that has been parked on the slipway for more than the permitted period; (iii) to allow parking on the western side of Dicq Slipway (La Montee du Dicq Slipway) He further requested that the Law Draftsman prepare the necessary amendment to the Regulations on the basis of a brief to be provided by the Department.
Reason(s) for Decision: These are minor and routine changes to allow an effective method of policing the Islands slipways which currently have no legislation in place. The Law Draftsman has agreed that they can be undertaken within the allowance of such matters.
Resource Implications: There will be no new financial, property, ICT or human resources issues arising.
Action required: The Hospitality and Leisure Manager will ensure the submission of the Law Drafting Instructions.
Signature: Senator A.J.H.Maclean		Position: Minister
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):