Harbours Act, 1946

Chapter IV.

Provisions for the Safety of Harbour and Vessels therein.

Marking of hazardous goods brought within harbour limits.

86.—(1) Where aquafortis, oil of vitriol or any other goods of a hazardous quality are brought within the limits of a harbour, there shall be stated distinctly, on the outside of the container of the goods, the nature of the goods and that they are hazardous.

(2) Where goods of a hazardous quality are brought within the limits of a harbour and the requirements of subsection (1) of this section have not been complied with, the person who brought the goods within such limits and any person who caused or permitted them to be so brought shall each be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding ten pounds.