# The Merchant Shipping (Seamen’s Documents) Regulations 1987, Regulation 18: Issue of discharge books


(1) If a person applying for a discharge book—
(a) is required under the provisions of regulation 15(1) to apply for a discharge book; and
(b) has paid the fee (if any) prescribed;
the Secretary of State shall issue to him a discharge book containing the particulars specified in Schedule 3.
(2) If a person applying for a discharge book—
(a) is not required under the provisions of regulation 15(1) to apply for a discharge book;
(b) is, or has been employed in a ship registered in the United Kingdom; and
(c) has paid the fee (if any) prescribed;
the Secretary of State may issue to him a discharge book containing the particulars specified in Schedule 3.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/408/regulation/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-seamens-documents-regulations-1987/regulation-18
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