Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation for consumer transactions, covering statutory rights regarding quality, fitness for purpose, and description. Essential when selling boats to private individuals, providing consumer protections and implied terms.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Key legislation for business-to-business boat transactions, covering fundamental aspects such as title, description, quality, and fitness for purpose, including implied terms in contracts of sale.
Merchant Shipping Act 1995: Governs vessel registration requirements, safety regulations, and classification of vessels. Essential framework for maritime law in England and Wales.
Small Commercial Vessel and Pilot Boat Code: Specific regulations for smaller commercial vessels, detailing safety standards and requirements for particular vessel categories.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal information of parties involved in the boat purchase transaction.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use and limitations of exclusion clauses and ensures reasonableness of contract terms in boat purchase agreements.
Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009: Covers licensing requirements and environmental considerations for vessels, particularly important for certain types of boats and usage.
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Addresses VAT implications of boat sales, including special rules and considerations for both new and used boats.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides legal framework regarding false statements or representations made during the boat sale process.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Relevant for commercial vessels, addressing supply chain considerations and compliance requirements in the maritime industry.
