CO129-592-10 Future Policy in Hong Kong- Port Administration 10-4-1946 - 15-4-1947 — Page 164

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(j) the doing of anything necessary to carry out the provision

of this Ordinance within their true intent and meaning, a

generally for the administration, management and control o

the harbours, works and properties under the jurisdiction

of the Port Trust.

(2) By-laws made in accordance with the provisions of this

Ordinance shall be submitted for approval to the Governor in Council,

and when so approved shall be published in the Gazette and when so

published shall have the same force and effect as if enacted herein.

If the violation or non-observance of any by-law is attended

with danger or annoyance to the public or hindrance to the Port Trust

in the lawful use or operation of any of the harbours, works or

property under the administration, management and control of the

Port Trust, it may, by or through its officers or employees,

summarily interfere, using reasonable force, if necessary, to preve.

or stop such violation or to enforce observance, without prejudice i

any penalties incurred in respect thereof.

(1) The Port Trust may levy such dues, rates and tolls as are fixed.

by by-law and may, with the approval of the Governor in Council

commute any dues, rates or tolls so fixed on such terms and

conditions and for such sums of money as the Port Trust deems

expedient.

(2) The Port Trust may not levy new dues, rates or tolls or

increase those in force on the appointed day without submitting the

proposed new dues, rates, and tolls for approval by the Governor in

Council and these new dues, rates and tolls shall become enforceable

after approval by the Governor in Council and publication in the

Gazette.

(3) No officer of Government shall grant a clearance to any vessel

to leave any harbour under the jurisdiction of the Port Trust until

the master thereof produces to such officer of Government a certi-

ficate from an authorised officer of the Port Trust certifying that

the rates, dues or tolls on such vessel have been paid or that none

are payable thereon or that in so far as the Port Trust is concerned

a clearance may be granted.

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