STAMP.

Before the book is chopped or (as the case may be) before the receipt is parted with to the shipper or to any one on his behalf.

Statutory declaration: see Affidavit. Surrender of lease see Lease (5).

42. Telegraphic transfer advice.

10 cents for every $500 or part thereof, to be calculated on the equivalent in Hong Kong currency of the money despatched.

Two days after the despatch of the money: see section 27.

The person who despatches the money on behalf of another.

When it exceeds $10,000 but does not exceed $20,000 $5.

When it exceeds $20,000 but does not exceed $50,000 $7.50.

When it exceeds $50,000; $10.

*41. Shippers books (Chinese) and all other receipts for goods shipped under or on behalf of the owner or master of a vessel where bills of lading are not used.

When the freight is under $5: 15 cents. Adhesive.

When the freight is $5 or more: 40 cents.

Exemption.

Telegraphic transfers in silver currencies from the Colony to China.

* As amended by No. 30 of 1930 [1.1.31]. No. 8 of 1921.

1547 contd.] [Schedule

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