Section 153: Coasting vessel to obtain written orders before departure

153. Coasting vessel to obtain written orders before departure.- (1) No coasting vessel which has brought or loaded any coastal goods at a customs-port or coastal port shall depart from such port until a written order to that effect has been given by the appropriate officer. (2) No such order shall be given until - (a) the master of the vessel has answered the questions, if any, put to him; (b) all charges and penalties, if any, payable in respect of that vessel or by its master have been paid or the payment secured by such guarantee as the appropriate officer may direct.

Effective date: 1969-03-03

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