Grand Jury (Ireland) Act, 1853

Application of Penalties in respect of Piers, Harbours, &c.

X. One Half of every Sum of Money levied as a Fine or Penalty under the Provisions of the said Acts of the Sixth and Seventh Years of King William the Fourth and the Ninth and Tenth Years of Her Majesty, or either of them, or under or in respect of any Byelaw heretofore made or which shall be made by the said Commissioners of Public Works, in respect of any such Harbour, Pier, Quay, Landing Place, or other Works, which shall become the Property of any such County, shall be paid to the Informer or Person who shall be the Means of bringing to Justice any Person offending against such Acts or either of them or such Byelaw as aforesaid, and the remaining Half shall be paid to the Treasurer of the County in which any such Harbour, Pier, Quay, Landing Place, or other Work shall be situate, to be by him brought to the Credit of such County.