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22. The issue of a licence shall be in the discretion of the Registrar General, and any licence may be suspended or cancelled by him, if it shall be proved to his satisfaction, after due enquiry, that the Licensee, or any of the crew of the bout, has been found guilty of any breach of these Regulations or of misconduct in connection with the requirements thereof."
23. Each licence shall state the length, breadth, and measurement in piculs of the boat, together with the scale of fares, and shall be valid for one year only from the 1st April.
24. Every boat for which a licence has been granted shall carry on each bow and ou its stern, legibly painted upon wood, the number of its licence in figures 23 inches in height, and no other num- ber. Such number shall not be concealed.
The numbers shall be painted by persons duly authorised in that behalf by the Licensing Officer and for such fees as the Licensing Officer shall from time to time direct.
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25. Every boat shall, between sunset and sunrise, exhibit a light visible all round at a height not less than two feet above the gunwale.
26. No boat shall have a false bottom or any other secret compartment for the concealment of goods or persons.
27. No Licensee shall refuse to let his boat, except for some reasonable cause.
23. Cargo-boats will only be allowed to carry such passengers as may be in charge of goods or baggage for the conveyance of which the boat is hired or used, or who may be required or may have been required to assist in loading or unloading.
29. The following licence fees shall be charged:
1st class boat, 800 piculs and upwards,
2nd class boat, under 800 and not less than 450 piculs,
3rd class boat, under 450 and not less than 100 pienis,
4th class boat, under 100 piculs,
$20.00
10.00
5.00
3.00
N.B.-A cargo boat exceeding 2,000 piculs shall be deemed to be a "Lighter" under these Regulations.
30. The following is the maximum scale of hire for cargo-boats:---
Per day or night of 12 hours.
First class boat,..
Second do.,
Third do.,
Fourth do.,
$10.00
5.00
3.00
1.50
III. LIGHTERS.
Per load.
$5.00
3.00
2.00 1.00
31. Lighter licences shall be issued by the Registrar General on production of a certificate from the Harbour Master or his Deputy, stating the particulars required by Form 4 hereto annexed. A fee of one dollar shall be payable to the Harbour Master for this certificate. The applicant shall give such security for his appearance when required as the Registrar General may demand. Each licence shall be numbered, and shall not be transferable.
32. Each licence shall state the length, breadth, and measurement in piculs of the lighter and shall be valid for one year only from the 1st April.
33. Every lighter shall carry on each bow and on its stern, legibly painted, the number of its licence in figures 24 inches in height, and no other number. Such number shall not be concealed.
The numbers shall be painted by persons duly authorised in that behalf by the Licensing Officer and for such fees as the Licensing Officer shall from time to time direct.
34. Every lighter shall, between sunset and sunrise, exhibit a light visible all round at the place where it can be best seen, but at a height not exceeding 20 feet above the hull. And if of 150 feet or upwards in length shall exhibit two such lights, one at the bow, and the other at the stern, the former being not less than 20 and not more than 40 feet above the hull, and the latter not less than 15 feet lower than the former.
35. No lighter shall have a false bottom, or any other secret compartment for the concealment of goods or persons.
36. Lighters will only be allowed to carry such passengers as may be in charge of goods or bag. gage for the conveyance of which the lighter is engaged or used, or who may be required or may have been required to assist in loading or unloading.
37. The following licence fees shall be charged:-
1st class lighter, 10,000 piculs and upwards,.. 2nd class lighter, under 10,000 and not less than 6,000 piculs, 3rd class lighter, under 6,000 and not less than 4,000 piculs, 4th class lighter, under 4,000 and not less than 2,000 piculs, 5th class lighter, under 2,000 piculs,
$45.00
35.00
..... 30.00
25.60 20.00
IV. CINDER BOATS, BUM BOATS, HAWKERS' BOATS AND MANINE-DEALERS Boats. 38. Licences shall be issued by the Registrar General on production of a certificate from an Inspector of Police, stating the particulars required by Form C annexed. The applicant must fornish such security for his appearance when required, or for the production of the boat, as the Registrac General may demand. Each licence shall be numbered, and shall not be transferable.
39. Licences shall state the length and breadth of the boat, and shall be valid for one year only, from the 1st July.
40. Every licensed boat shall carry on each bow and on the stern, legibly painted upon wood, the number of its licence in figures at least 2 inches in height, and no other number, and such number shall not be concealed.
The numbers shall be painted by persons duly authorised in that behalf by the Licensing Officer and for such fees as the Licensing Officer shall from time to time direct.
41. Every boat shall, between sunset and suurise, exhibit a light at the bow, visible all round ; and shall also keep a lighted lantern with the licence number either painted on the glass or cut in on the frame in figures at least 2 inches in height to be produced when demanded.
42. The following licence fees shall be charged:
For 1st class boats measuring upwards of 40 feet in length, For 2nd class boats measuring from 30 to 40 feet in length, For 3rd class boats measuring from 20 to 30 feet in length, For 4th class boats measuring from 12 to 20 feet in length, For 5th class boats measuring less than 12 feet in length,
V. WATER BOATS.
.$5.00
3.00 2.00
1.00
0.50
43. Liceuces shall be issued by the Registrar General upon the production of a certificate from an Inspector of Police, stating the particulars required by Form Cannexed, and certifying that the said boat is fit and proper to be used as a water boat. The applicant must furnish such security for his appearance when required, or for the production of the boat, as the Registrar General may require.
44. The licence shall state the length and breadth of the boat and shall be valid for one year only, or for such less period as shall be named on the licence.
45. Every licensed water boat shall carry on each bow and on the stern, legibly painted upon wood, the number of its licence in figures at least 2 inches in height, and no other number, and such
number shall not be concealed.
The numbers shall be painted by persons duly authorised in that behalf by the Licensing Officer and for such fees as the Licensing Officer may direct.
46. The licence fees to be charged for water boats shall be the same as provided for cargo boats and lighters.
47. If the boat is propelled or pumped by steam power the boiler must be surveyed as provided under sub-section (22) of section 37 of the Merchant Shipping Consolidation Ordinance, 1899, and the certificate must be produced to the Harbour Master.
48. The licence of a water boat propelled or pumped by steam shall be liable to be cancelled or suspended at any time by the Registrar General on the report of the Government Marine Surveyor that in his opinion the boat is not fit for the service for which she is intended.
VI. FISH-DRYING HULKS.
49. Licences shall be issued by the Registrar General on production of a certificate from an Inspector of Police, stating the particulars required by Form D annexed. The applicant must furnish such security for his appearance when required as the Registrar General may deinand. Each licence shall be numbered and shall not be transferable.
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