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substituting paragraph (b). The requirement of three years

continuous business is unnecessary and could work unfairly

against a company setting up business for the first time

or which goes into liquidation and is reformed. The new

provision requires that the company should, in the opinion

22.

of the Authority, be capable of maintaining a crew department.

Clause 35 amends section 60(6) to facilitate the

regular revision of the notices by licensed crew departments

twice monthly, on the 1st and 16th of each month.

23.

Clause 43 amends section 90 to provide that

service of notices and documents, other than personal service,

shall be by registered post and not as at present by ordinary

post.

24.

Clause 44 will enable the Superintendent to

delegate his powers under sections 13(2) and 34(1) and (10).

Attorney General.