# Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847, Section 59: Vessels entering harbour or dock to be dismantled as harbour master shall direct.


Before any vessel shall enter the harbour or dock, or approach the pier, the master thereof shall cause her to be dismantled as directed by the harbour master; and if any vessel shall enter the harbour or dock, or approach the pier, without being dismantled in the manner required by the harbour master, after notice shall have been given to the master of such vessel so to dismantle the same, such master shall for every such offence be liable to a penalty not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/10-11/27/section/59 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/harbours-docks-and-piers-clauses-act-1847/section-59
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