Article 9 Deposit for charges

The Council may, if they think fit, require any person who is liable, or may become liable, to pay charges to them to deposit with them, or to guarantee, such sum as in their opinion is reasonable having regard to the amount or probable amount of the charges.

Where such a person fails to deposit or guarantee the sum of money required the Council may detain in the City Docks or in the docks estate the vessel or goods in respect of which the charge has been or will be incurred until the requirement has been complied with or the charge paid.