Customs Consolidation Act, 1876

General regulations by Commissioners for vessels not exceeding 100 tons.

169. The Commissioners of Customs may from time to time, by order under their hands, make such general regulations as they shall deem expedient in respect of vessels and boats not exceeding one hundred tons burden, for the purpose of prescribing, with reference to the tonnage, build, or description of such vessels or boats, the limits within which the same may be employed, the mode of navigation, the manner in which such vessels or boats shall be so employed, and, if armed, the number and description of arms, the quantity of ammunition, and such other terms particulars conditions and restrictions as the said Commissioners may think fit, and also from time to time may revoke, alter, or vary such regulations; and the general regulations made under any former Act, and in force at the time of the passing of this Act, shall remain and continue in force until altered, varied, or revoked.