Detention of goods.
Seizure and detention.
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of the person who was owner when such dues, ratos, tolls
or penalties accrued, or in charge or possession of or the
property of any other person.
The Port Trust may in the manner hereinafter set forth seize
and detain any goods in case
(a) any sun is due for dues, rates, or tolls in respect of
such goods and is unpaid; or
(b) such goods are, in the opinion of the Port Trust,
perishable goods, or are goods in respect of which the
amount of dues, rates or tolls accruing thereon is, in
the opinion of the Port Trust, likely to become greater
than the amount which could be realized by the sale of
such goods; or
(-) any provision of this Ordinance or any by-law in force
under this Ordinance has been violated or has not been
observed in respect of such goods and a penalty has
thereby been incurred.
(1) Every seizure and detention made under this Ordinance
shall be at the risk, cost, and charges of the owner of the vessel or goods seized until all sums duc or penalties
incurred, together with all costs and charges incurred in the
seizure and detention and the costs of any conviction
obtained for the violation or non-observance of any of the
provisions of this Ordinance, or of any by-law in force
under this Ordinance, have been paid in full.
(2) The seizure and detention may take place either at the
commencement of any action or proceeding for the recovery of
any sums of money due, penalties, or damages, or pending such
suit or proceeding, or as incident thereto, or without the
institution of any suit or
(3) The seizure and detention may be effected upon the order
of-
(a) any judge;
(b) any magistrate other than a marine magistrate.
(4) Such order may be made on the application of the Fort
Trust or any officer thereof, or the Attorney-General, and
may be executed by any constable, bailiff, or officer of the
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