371.This section requires the MMO to carry out public consultation before making a byelaw. It must publicise its intention to make a byelaw and provide a copy of the draft byelaw if asked, for which it may charge a fee to cover the cost of doing so.
372.Byelaws must be confirmed by the Secretary of State before they come into force. Once made, byelaws must also be publicised.
Summary and Background Part 5: Nature Conservation Byelaws for protection of MCZs etc: England Section 130: Byelaws: procedure