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Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (2000 Chapter 37).

Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
The text of the present Act is divided into 4 Parts: Part I provides for access to the country side, and in particular for rights of public in relation to access land; Part II provides for public rights of way and road traffic; Part III makes provision with respect to sites of special scientific interest; Part IV makes provision with respect to wildlife; Part V provide for areas of outstanding natural beauty; Part VI make provision for matters of a miscellaneous character.
Long title of text
An Act to make new provision for public access to the countryside; to amend the law relating to public rights of way; to enable traffic regulation orders to be made for the purpose of conserving an area's natural beauty; to make provision with respect to the driving of mechanically propelled vehicles elsewhere than on roads; to amend the law relating to nature conservation and the protection of wildlife; to make further provision with respect to areas of outstanding natural beauty; and for connected purposes.
Date of text
Notes
Version of the Act up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 30 August 2018.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Implemented by