Statistics Act, 1999
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Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)Chapter 6 : Law Enforcement53. Seizure of vessels |
| (1) | Where any vessel is seized in terms of section 51, the master and crew thereof shall take the vessel to such place, port or harbour in the territory of the Republic as the fishery control officer shall require and the vessel may be detained pending the outcome of any proceedings in terms of this Act until it is released on payment or lodging of security in terms of section 62. |
| (2) | If a master fails or refuses to take a vessel contemplated in subsection (1) to the designated place, port or harbour, a fishery control officer may take charge of the vessel for the purpose of taking it to the designated place, port or harbour. |
