Section IV Importing Guineas or Half Guineas the same to be forfeited.

X1 And whereas the Importation of Guineas from beyond Sea may prove very prejudicial to this Kingdome in the present Conjuncture if not prevented Be it therefore enacted by the Authority aforesaid That from and after the said Second day of March until the said First day of January it shall not; bee lawfull for any Person or Persons to import Guineas or Halfe-Guineas into this Kingdome on any pretence whatsoever X2upon Forfeiture of all such Guineas or Halfe-Guineas as shall bee soe imported one Moiety thereof to His Majesty and the other to such Person or Persons who shall seize or prosecute for the same to bee recovered by Bill Plaint or Informac[i]on in any of His Majesties Conrts of Record att Westminster wherein noe Essoigne Protection Priveledge or Wager of Law shall bee allowed nor any more then one Imparlance.