MERCHANT SHIPPING.
No. 10 of 1899.
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with such constables as he may think necessary, as well by night as by day, into and upon every ship, boat, junk, or other vessel (not being or having the status of a ship of war) in the waters of the Colony, and into every part thereof, for the purpose of inspection, and of directing the conduct of any officer of police who may be stationed on board, and of inspecting and observing the conduct of all other persons who may be employed on board, in or about lading or unlading, as the case may be, and for the purpose of taking all such measures as may be necessary for providing against fire or other accidents and preserving peace and good order on board, and for the effectual prevention or detection of any felonies or misdemeanors.
(2) It shall be lawful for the Captain Superintendent or other officer of police not below the rank of sergeant, having just cause to suspect that any felony or misdemeanor has been or is about to be committed in the waters of the Colony, to enter at all times, as well by night as by day, into and upon any ship, boat, junk, or other vessel (not being or having the status of a ship of war), and to take into custody all persons suspected of being concerned in such felony or misdemeanor, and to take charge of any property suspected of having been stolen or unlawfully obtained: Provided always that the powers conferred by this sub-section may in respect to steamships under 60 tons and to junks be exercised by any European police officer of whatever rank.
Arrest on offender.
stop vessel.
(3) Where, under this section, authority is given to any officer to enter upon any ship, boat, junk, or other vessel, such officer may require the master or person in charge to stop such ship, boat, junk, or other vessel to enable him to make such entry. Any master or person in charge who refuses or wilfully neglects to comply with such requirement shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 200 dollars.
PART VII.
LIGHTHOUSES, BUOYS, AND BEACONS.
31.-(1) In this Part,
"Lighthouses," in addition to the ordinary meaning of the word, include lightships and all floating and other lights exhibited for the guidance of ships:
* As amended by No. 50 of 1911, No. 16 of 1912 and No. 21 of 1912.
Interpretation of terms.