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Article 29 Boarding of vessels

Original text. Later amendments are not shown.

The harbour master may enter and inspect a vessel in the harbour, subject to producing his authority where requested—

(a)

for the purposes of any enactment relating to the Council or of any byelaw (pursuant to this Order) of the Council, including the enforcement thereof; or

(b)

to prevent or extinguish fire,

but, except in an emergency, no entry shall be made under this article without notice first having been given to the owner or the person appearing to have charge of the vessel at least 24 hours in advance; and the notice shall have annexed to it a copy of this article.