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SEA FISHERIES ACT 1883 - SECT 14

Protection of and punishment for obstructing sea-fishery officer.

14.(1) A sea-fishery officer shall be entitled to the same protection in
respect of any action or suit brought against him for any act done or omitted
to be done in the execution of his duty under this Act, as is given to any
officer of customs by the Customs Consolidation Act, 1876, or any Act amending
the same, and (with reference to the seizure or detention of any ship) by any
Act relating to the registry of British ships.

(2) If any person obstructs any sea-fishery officer in acting under the powers
conferred by this Act, or refuses or neglects to comply with any requisition
or direction lawfully made or given by, or to answer any question lawfully
asked by, any sea-fishery officer in pursuance of this Act, such person shall
be liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds, or to
be imprisoned for a term not exceeding three months, ....

Compensation for damage caused by offence.



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