{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\uc1\deff0\stshfdbch0\stshfloch0\stshfhich0\stshfbi0\deflang1033\deflangfe1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman;}{\f36\froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE;}
{\f37\froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr;}{\f39\froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek;}{\f40\froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur;}{\f41\froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew);}
{\f42\froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic);}{\f43\froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic;}{\f44\froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese);}}{\colortbl;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green255\blue255;
\red0\green255\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue0;\red255\green255\blue255;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green128\blue128;\red0\green128\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red128\green0\blue0;\red128\green128\blue0;
\red128\green128\blue128;\red192\green192\blue192;\red0\green51\blue0;}{\stylesheet{\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \snext0 Normal;}{\*\cs10 \additive \ssemihidden 
Default Paragraph Font;}{\*\ts11\tsrowd\trftsWidthB3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\trcbpat1\trcfpat1\tscellwidthfts0\tsvertalt\tsbrdrt\tsbrdrl\tsbrdrb\tsbrdrr\tsbrdrdgl\tsbrdrdgr\tsbrdrh\tsbrdrv 
\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\langnp1024\langfenp1024 \snext11 \ssemihidden Normal Table;}{\*\cs15 \additive \ul\cf2 \sbasedon10 \styrsid6179404 Hyperlink;}}
{\*\rsidtbl \rsid158756\rsid206041\rsid675784\rsid883213\rsid949894\rsid1000894\rsid1470988\rsid1709026\rsid1915553\rsid1985640\rsid3029900\rsid3095307\rsid3108622\rsid3427163\rsid3544554\rsid3611034\rsid3632231\rsid3766687\rsid3824833\rsid4419679
\rsid4749835\rsid4856161\rsid5382925\rsid5397440\rsid5401214\rsid5840619\rsid6179404\rsid6187829\rsid6376022\rsid6423763\rsid6840275\rsid7015724\rsid7020774\rsid7424348\rsid8271970\rsid8549023\rsid8662004\rsid8791145\rsid8935617\rsid9204213\rsid9375655
\rsid9719218\rsid9720592\rsid10634603\rsid11158332\rsid11233904\rsid11288303\rsid11302076\rsid11411121\rsid11812261\rsid11871740\rsid12070730\rsid12192578\rsid12326435\rsid12347108\rsid12666512\rsid12719924\rsid12924160\rsid12978225\rsid13965157
\rsid13985023\rsid14231302\rsid14238351\rsid14313025\rsid15294418\rsid15346736\rsid15931273\rsid16141221\rsid16143448\rsid16323278\rsid16406889\rsid16477302}{\*\generator Microsoft Word 10.0.6775;}{\info{\author Ruddley_E}{\operator marahare_d}
{\creatim\yr2006\mo8\dy14\hr13\min57}{\revtim\yr2006\mo10\dy13\hr17\min9}{\version70}{\edmins206}{\nofpages10}{\nofwords3989}{\nofchars22740}{\*\company USP}{\nofcharsws26676}{\vern16391}}\paperw11904\paperh16834\margl1440\margr1440 
\widowctrl\ftnbj\aenddoc\noxlattoyen\expshrtn\noultrlspc\dntblnsbdb\nospaceforul\subfontbysize\hyphcaps0\formshade\horzdoc\dghspace120\dgvspace120\dghorigin1701\dgvorigin1984\dghshow0\dgvshow3
\jcompress\viewkind4\viewscale100\pgbrdrhead\pgbrdrfoot\nolnhtadjtbl\rsidroot16141221 \fet0\sectd \linex0\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj {\*\pnseclvl1\pnucrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl2\pnucltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
{\*\pnseclvl3\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl4\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl5\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl6\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}
{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl7\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl8\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl9\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\pard\plain 
\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179404\charrsid6179404 NIUE}{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 WRECK AND SALVAGE ORDINANCE 1968}{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179404\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 Ordinance 53 of 1968 - 4 November 1968
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179404\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ANALYSIS}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179404\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 Title}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid949894\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 1. Short Title
\par 2. Interpretation
\par 3. Superintendence and receiver of wreck
\par 4. Duties of receiver when ship or aircraft in distress
\par 5. Powers of receiver in preserving ship or aircraft, etc
\par 6. Right of passage over adjoining lands
\par 7. Receiver to suppress plunder and disorder
\par 8. Receiver to make inquiry
\par 9. Dealing with wreck
\par 10. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid949894 Articles washed ashor}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 e }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid949894 etc. at}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  time of casualty to be delivered to receiver
\par 11. Claims to wreck
\par 12. Wreck may be sold immediately in certain cases
\par 13. Wreck claimed by two or more persons or unclaimed
\par 14. Removal of wrecked ships and aircraft
\par 15. Offences in respect of wreck
\par 16. Receiver m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid949894 ay seize concealed wreck
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 17. Salvage
\par 18. Determination of Salvage disputes
\par 19. Enforcing payment of salvage
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12719924 20. Receiver may sell wreck in c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ase of non-payment
\par 21. Foreign wreck subj}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9720592 ect to duties as an importation
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 22. Offences
\par 23. Limitation of time in proceedings}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9720592 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9720592 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9720592 ___________
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9720592\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9720592 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid9720592 AN }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9720592\charrsid9720592 ORDINA}{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931273 N}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9720592\charrsid9720592 CE}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid9720592  to provide }{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9720592\charrsid9720592 for wrecks and salvage and for ma}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid9720592 tters incidental and related thereto.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9720592 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9720592\charrsid14238351 BE }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid14238351 IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
 by the Niue Island Assembly and by the authority of the same as follows:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14238351\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 Short Title}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  - This Ordinance may be cited as the Wreck and Salvage Ordinance 1968.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14238351\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 2. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 Interpretation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  - (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14238351  In this Ordinance unless the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 text otherwise requires -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14238351\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1470988 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 "Boat" means any small craft, whether open or deck, and includes bar}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095307 ges, lighters and like vessels;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3095307 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095307 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1470988 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 "The Crown" means Her Majesty in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14238351 
 right of Her Government in Niue;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1470988 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 "Executive Committee" means the Executive Committee of Niue in terms of section 9 of the Niue Act,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 1966;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1470988 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 "Master" means any person (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988\charrsid6179404 
except}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988  a pilot) having command }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 or charge of any ship;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1470988 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
"Receiver" means the receiver of wreck for Niue as specified in subsection (1) of section 3 of this Ordinance and includes any person appointed by him under subsection (2) of that section;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1470988 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 "Salvage" includes all expenses }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988 
properly incurred by the salvor }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 in the performance of the salvage services;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1470988 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
"Ship" means any vessel customarily used for the carriage of passengers or goods but does not include barges, lighters and like vessels;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1470988 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 "Wreck" includes any property which a rec
eiver is required or authorised by this Ordinance to take into his possession and includes jetsam, flotsam, ligan and derelict found in or on the shores of the sea.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (2) Sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988 j}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
ect to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, expressions defined in the Niue Act 1966 have the meanings so defined.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 3. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 Sup}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988\charrsid15931273 erin}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 tendence and receiver of wreck}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
 - (1) The Comptroller of Customs shall be the receiver of wreck for Niue and shall have the general superintendence throughout Niue of all matters relating to wreck and salvage.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (2) The Comptroller of Customs may appoint any person to act for him and to perform therein all such duties of the receiver as are mentioned in this Ordinance, and that pers}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988 on may exercise those powers in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 the same manner and with the same effect
 as if they had been conferred upon him directly by this section; and any person preparing to act with the authority of the receiver under this section shall be presumed to be acting in accordance therewith in the absence of proof to the contrary.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1470988\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3766687\charrsid15931273 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 Duties of receiver}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3766687\charrsid15931273  when ship or aircraft in distres}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3766687 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 Where a ship or aircraft is wrecked}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3766687 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  stranded or in distress at }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376022 an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
y place on or over or near the coast of Niue, the receiver shall upon being informed of the circumstance, forthwith proceed there and, upon his arrival shall take the command of all persons present and shall assign such dutie}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3766687 s and give such directions to ea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ch person as he thinks fit for the preservation of the ship or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3766687  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 aircraft and the lives of the persons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3632231  belonging thereto (hereinafter}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  referred to as shipwrecked persons) and of the cargo and equipment of the ship or aircraft:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3632231\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 Provided that the receiver shall not interfere between the master and the crew of the ship, or, as the case may be between the person in command and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3632231  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
the crew of the aircraft; nor shall the receiver take into his possession any ship or aircraft or any cargo or equipments belonging thereto, while that ship}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3632231  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 or aircraft remains in the possession of the master or person in command thereof, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3632231 unless he is requested to do so }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 by t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3632231 hat master or person in command.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3632231\charrsid15931273 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931273\charrsid15931273 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 Powers of receiver}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225\charrsid15931273  in preserving ship or aircraft,}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225\charrsid15931273 etc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (1) The receiver may, with a view to preservation of the ship}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 or aircraft or of the lives of the shipwrecked persons or of its cargo or equipments:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12978225 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (a) Require such persons as he thinks necessary to assist him;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12978225 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (b) Require the master or other person having the charge of any shi
p or other vessel or boat near at hand to give such aid with his men or ship or other vessel or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 boat as may be in his power}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5840619 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12978225 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (c) Demand the use of any vehicle or horses tha}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225 t may be at hand.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (2) Every person commits an offence against this Ordinance who:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12978225 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (a) Wilfully disobeys the lawful direction of the receiver; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12978225 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
(b) Refuses without reasonable cause to comply with any lawful requisition or demand made by the receiver under this section.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12978225\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 Right of passage over adjoining lands}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  - (1) Where a ship }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11233904 or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
 aircraft is wrecked, stranded, or in distress as aforesaid,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11158332  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
all persons may, for the purpose of rendering assistance to the ship or aircraft, or of saving the lives of the shipwrecked persons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11158332 , or of saving the cargo or equi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 pments of the ship or aircraft, unless there is some public road equally convenient, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11158332 p}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ass and repass, either with or without vehicles or horses, over any adjoining lands without being subject to interruption by the owner or oc
cupier, so that they do as little damage as possible, and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11158332 may also, on the like condition, deposit on those land any c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
argo or other article reco}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11158332 vered from the ship or aircraft.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11158332\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (2) Any damage sustained}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11158332  by an owner or occupier in con}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
sequence of the exercise of the rights given by this section shall be a charge on the ship or aircraft or cargo or articles in respect of or by which the damage is occasioned; and the amount payable in respect of the damage shall in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11158332  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 case of dispute be determined, and shall in default of payment be rec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11158332 
overable, in the same manner as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 the amount of salvage is under this Ordinance determined or recoverable.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11158332\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (3) Every owner or occupies of land commits an offence against this Ordinance who:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11871740\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11871740 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (a) Impedes or hinders any person in the exercise of th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11871740 e rights given by this section,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  by locking his gates, or refusing upon request to open the same, or otherwise; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11871740\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11871740 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (b) Impedes or hinders the deposit on the land of any cargo or other article recovered from the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11871740 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 hip or aircraft as aforesaid; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11871740\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11871740 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (c) Prevents or endeavours }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11871740 
to prevent any such cargo or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 other article from remaining deposited on the land for a reasonable time until it can be removed to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11871740 
 a safe place of public deposit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11871740\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163\charrsid15931273 7. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163\charrsid15931273 Receiver to suppress p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 
lunder and disorder}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  - Where a ship or aircraft is wrecked, stranded, or in distress as aforesaid, and any person plunders, creates disorder, or obstructs the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
preservation of the ship or aircraft or of the shipwrecked persons or of the cargo or equipments of the ship or aircraft, the receiver may cause that person to be apprehended.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163\charrsid15931273 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163\charrsid15931273 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 Receiver to make inquiry}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8549023  - (1) Where any ship or air}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
craft is or has been in distress on or over or near the coasts of Niue, the receiver shall, as soon as conveniently may be, examine on oath or affirmation any per
son belonging to the ship or aircraft, or any other person who may be able to give an account thereof or of the cargo or stores thereof, as to the following matters, that, is to says}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163 :}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3427163 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (a) The name and descr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163 
iption of the ship or aircraft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3427163 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163 (b) The names of t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
he owners and the master of the ship, or, as the case may be, the names of the owners and the person in command of the aircraft;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3427163 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (c) The names of the owners of the cargo;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3427163 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163 (d) The ports from }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
and to which the ship or aircraft was bound;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3427163 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (e) In the case of a ship, the occasion of its distress;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3427163 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163 (f) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 The services rendered; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3427163 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (g) Such other matters or circumstances relating to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 the ship or aircraft, or to the cargo or store thereof, as the receiver holding the examination thinks necessary.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3427163\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406889 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 The receiver holding the examination shall take the same do}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406889 wn}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  in writing, an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406889 d shall send it to the Resident }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
Commissioner who shall take su}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406889 ch action to advise the owners of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406889 sh}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ip or aircraft or of the cargo an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406889 d such other persons as he think}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  fit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406889\charrsid15931273 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 9. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 Dealing with wreck}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
 - (1) Where any person finds or takes possession of any wreck within Niue or takes possession of and brings within the limits of Niue and wreck found}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10634603  outside those limits, he shall}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10634603\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10634603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (a) If he is the owner thereof, give notice to the 
receiver, stating that he has found or taken possession of the wreck, and describing the marks by which the same may be recognised;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10634603\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10634603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (b) If he is not the owner thereof, as soon as possible deliver the same to the receiver.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10634603\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (2) Any person who fails without
 reasonable cause to comply with this section commits an offence against this Ordinance, and, shall in addition, if he is not the owners forfeit any claim to salvage, and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7015724 shall}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid7015724  be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  liable to pay to the owner of the wreck if it is claimed, or, if it is uncla
imed, to the person entitled to the same, double the value thereof, to be recovered in the same way as a fine of a like amount under this Ordinance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7015724\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 Articles washed ashore etc, at time of casualty to be delivered to receiver}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3611034  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
(1) Where a ship or aircraft is wrecked, stranded, or in distress at any place on or over or near the coasts of Niue, any cargo or equipments or other articles belonging to or separated from the ship or aircraft which may be washed on shore, or otherwise 
lost or taken from the ship or aircraft, shall be delivered to the receiver.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3611034\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (2) Every person, whether the owner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15294418  or not, who secrets or keeps }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 possession}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15294418  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
of any such cargo or equipments or article, or refuses to deliver the same to the receiver or any person authorised by him to demand the same, commits an offence against this Ordinance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15294418\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (3) The receiver or any person authorised as aforesaid may take any such cargo or equipments or article by force from the person so refusing to deliver the same.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15294418\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15294418\charrsid15931273 Claims to wreck}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15294418  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
- (1) Where the receiver takes possession of any wreck, he shall within forty-eight hours make the same known by public notice given in his name and such notice shall include a description of the wreck and of any ma}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13985023 rks}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  by which }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13985023 it }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 is distinguished.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13985023\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
(2) The owner of any wreck in the possession of the receiver, upon establishing his claim to the same, to the satisfaction of the receiver within one year from the time at which the wreck came into the possession of the receiver shall, upon paying the
 salvage, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14313025 fees, and expenses due, be en}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 titled to have the wreck or the proceeds thereof delivered to him.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14313025\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (3) Where any ship or any aircraft is wrecked, stranded or abandoned on or near the coasts of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14313025  Niue and there is no owner or }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8549023 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 gent of the owner or other person present in Niue authorised}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14313025  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 to protect the interests of the owners, the receiver sh}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4419679 all make k}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 nown to the owners in New Zealand, if the ship or aircraft is registered there, or to a trade or other representative in New Zeala
nd of the Commonwealth Country, or, as the case may be a consular representative in New Zealand of a foreign country, in which that ship or aircraft may have been registered or to which that ship or aircraft may have belonged, the facts of the wreck, stra
nding or abandonment, and shall act in accordance with instructions received from the owners or trade or other representative or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7424348 consular representative as the c}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ase may be, or from any agent, duly appointed, thereof as far as related to the custody and disposal of that ship or aircraft.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4419679\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
(4) Where any wreck, whether or not belonging to or separated from any ship or aircraft to which the last preceding subsection applies, is found within the limits of Niue or is brought within those limits, and it does not ap
pear that the wreck belongs to per}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13965157 sons resident in Niue or in New }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
Zealand, a trade or other representative in New Zealand of the Commonwealth country, or as the case may be, a consular representative of the foreign country, to which the owners of the wreck
 may belong shall, be deemed in the absence of the owners and of any other agent of the owners, to be the agent of the owners, to be the agent of the owners, as far as relates to the custody and disposal of the wreck.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13965157\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 12. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 Wreck may be sold immediately in certain cases}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  - (1) The receiver may at any time sell any wreck in his custody, if in his opinion:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13965157\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13965157 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (a) It is und}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13965157 er the value of ten dollars; or

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13965157 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13965157 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (b) It is so much damaged or of so perishable a nature that it cannot with advantage be kept; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13965157\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13965157 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (c) It is not of sufficient }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13965157 value}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13965157\charrsid13965157  to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  pay for warehousing.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13965157 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13965157 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (2) The proceeds of the sale shall, after defraying the expenses thereof, be held by the receiver for the same purposes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8662004  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 and subject to the same claims, rights and liabilities as i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8662004 f the wreck had remained unsold.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8662004\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 13}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6187829\charrsid15931273 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6187829\charrsid15931273 
Wreck claimed by two or more persons}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3824833\charrsid15931273 ,}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6187829\charrsid15931273  or unclaimed}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6187829 (1) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
Where a dispute arises between two or more persons as to the title to the wreck, the di}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4856161 spute may be determined in the same}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
 manner as if it were a dispute as to salvage to be determined under this Ordinance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6187829\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6187829 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 Upon delivery of wreck or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6187829 the payment of the proceeds of s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ale wreck by the receiver, he shall be discharged from all }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6187829 liabi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 lity in respect thereof; but the delivery thereof shall not}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6187829  prej}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6187829 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ice or affect any question which may be raised by third }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6187829 p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 arties concerning the right or title to the wreck.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6187829\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (3) Where no owner establishes a claim to any wreck found within the limits of Niue, and in the possession of the receiver, w
ithin one year after it came into his possession, it shall be the property of Her Majesty, and the receiver shall se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1000894 ll the same and shall pay}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  the proceeds of sale (after deducting therefrom the expenses of sale and any other expenses incurred by him, and his fees, and paying t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5397440 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ereout to the salvors such amount of salvage as the Resident Commissioner may in each case, or by any general rule, determine)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5397440  into the Niue Assembly Account.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5397440\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 14}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5397440\charrsid15931273 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 Removal of wrecked ships and aircraft}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
 - (1) If any ship aircraft is sunk, stranded or abandoned on or near the coasts of Niue, and there is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5397440  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
no authority in any other Ordinance or rule or regulation to remove or destroy that ship or aircraft, the Resident }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5397440\charrsid6179404 Commissioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5397440 
 may, and shall, if i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 n his}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5397440  opinion the ship or aircraft is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
, or is likely to became an obstruction to navigation, (or danger to property life or limb) direct the receiver to cause that ship or aircraft to be removed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14231302\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (2) On receiving such a direction, the receiver, by notice in writing given to the owner or master of the ship or any agent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9719218 
 of the owner or, as the case }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
may be, to the owner or person in command of the aircraft or to any agent of the owner, shall require the owner to remove that ship or aircraft, or any part thereof,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9719218  i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 n a manner sati}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9719218 sfactory to, and within a time t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
o be notified by, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9719218 the receiver.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9719218\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (3) If the owner fails to comply with the noti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302076 ce, or if neither the owner nor}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  the master of the ship, or, as the ca}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
e may be, neither the owner nor the person in command of the aircraft, nor in either case any agent of the owner can be found, the receiver may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 -
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11288303 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (a) Take possession of and remove or destroy the whole or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 any part of the ship or aircraft; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11288303 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (b) Sell, in such manner as he thinks fit, the ship or ai}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 rcraft, or any part thereof, so }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 removed, and also any property recovered therefrom in the exercise of h}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 is powers under this section; an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 d, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 out of the proceeds of any such }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 sale, without any referen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 ce to the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
articles from the sale of which those proceeds}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3108622  arises, re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 imburse the Crown for whole of the expenses or removal; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11288303 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
If the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to pay the whole of the expenses of removal, recover the balance from the owner of the ship or aircraft or from the owner of any other ship 
or aircraft or from any other person if the sinking, stranding or abandonment occurred through the fault or negligence of that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303  other ship, aircraft or person.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 (4) S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ubject to the next succeeding subsection, the receiver shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16143448 hold }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 and dispose of the surplus (if any) of the proceeds of any sale u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 nder}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  this section in accordance with }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 the provisions of this Ordinance relating to wreck.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 (5) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 his}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  subsection shall apply to every article belonging to or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 forming }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 part of a ship or aircraft, as it applies to a ship or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 aircraft;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  and the proceeds of the sale under this section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 of a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 ny}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
hip or aircraft or part thereof or other property recovered t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 herefrom }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 sha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 
ll be regarded as a common fund.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 (6}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303  I}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 n this section the term "owner", in relation to any ship or a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 ircraft}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  which has been sunk, strande}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 d, or abandoned, includes not only}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
 the owners of the ship or aircraft at the time of the sinking, sanding or abandonment thereof, but also any subsequent purchaser of the ship or aircraft or of any article belonging thereto or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5382925 forming 
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 part thereof as long as the ship or aircraft remains sunk, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303 stranded or abandoned.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288303\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15346736\charrsid15931273 15.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6840275\charrsid15931273  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6840275\charrsid15931273 Offences in resp}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 ect of wreck}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6840275  - (1) Any person who takes in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
to any port out of Niue any ship or aircraft, stranded, derelict, otherwise in distress, found on or near the coasts of Niue, or a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326435 ny}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12326435 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
rt of the cargo or equipments thereof, or anything belonging}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6840275  there}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 to, or any wreck found within}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6840275  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 those limits, and there sells the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6840275  }{
\fs24\cf17\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8791145\charrsid8791145 same}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6840275 , commits }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
an offence against this Ordinance, and shall be liable }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3029900 on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6840275 on}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 viction or indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6840275\charrsid15931273 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 (2) Every person, not being a receiver or a pers
on lawfully acting as such or a person acting by the command of any such person as aforesaid, commits an offence against this Ordinance who boards or endeavours to board any ship or aircra}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11812261\charrsid15931273 ft which is wrecked, stranded, o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12924160\charrsid15931273 r otherwise in distress on}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273  or near the coasts of Niue unless he}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11812261\charrsid15931273  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 
acts with the leave of the master of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5401214\charrsid15931273  ship or, as the case may be, th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid15931273 
e person in command of the aircraft, and every such master or person in command may repel him by force.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11812261\charrsid15931273 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11812261 (3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ) Every person commits an offence against this Ordinance who:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11812261 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1985640 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (a) Impedes or hinders, or endeavours in any way to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11812261  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
impede or hinder, the saving of any ship or aircraft stranded or in danger of being stranded or otherwise in distress on or over or near the coasts of Niue, or of any part of the cargo or equipments of any ship }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11812261 or a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ircraft or of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11812261 any}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  wreck; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11812261\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1985640 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (b) Secrets any wreck, or defaces or obliterates any marks thereon;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1985640 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
(c) Wrongfully carries away or removes any part of a ship or aircraft stranded or in danger of being stranded or otherwise in distress on or near the coasts of Niue, or any part of the cargo or equipments of any such}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931273  ship or aircraft, or any wreck,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 and every such person shall be liable for each offence to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars; and that penalty may be infli
cted in addition to any other penalty to which that person may be liable by law under this Ordinance or otherwise.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640\charrsid11411121 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 Receiver may seize concealed wreck}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  - (1) Where the receiver suspects or receives information that any wreck is secreted or in the possession of some person who is not the owner thereof,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
or that any wreck is otherwise improperly dealt with, he may apply to any Judge of the High Court for a search warrant and such Judge shall have power to grant such a warrant, and the receiver, by virtue th
ereof, may enter any house or other place, wherever situate, and also any ship, and search for, seize, and detain any such wreck found there.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 If any such seizure of wreck is made in c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640 
onsequence of information given }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 by any person to the receiver, on a warrant being}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 issued under this section the informant shall be entitled by way of salvage to such sum, not exceeding in any case ten dollars, as the Resident Commissioner allows.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640\charrsid11411121 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 17. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 Salvage}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
 - (1) Where services are rendered:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1985640 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (a) Wholly or in part within Niue waters in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid675784  saing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid675784 [sic] }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 life from any ship or aircraft; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1985640 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
(b) Elsewhere in saving life from any Commonwealth ship or any unregistered ship which is owned wholly by persons qualified to own a registered New Zealand ship, or any aircraft which is registered in or belongs to any Commonwealth country}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411121 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 there shall be payable to the salvor by the owner of the ship or aircraft or cargo or equipments }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid675784 aved}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid675784 [sic] }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
a reasonable amount of salvage, to be determined in case of dispute in manner }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3544554 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ereinafter mentioned.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (2) Salvage in respect of the preservation of life, when payable by the owners of the ship or aircraft, shall be payable in priority to all other claims for salvage.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (3) Where the ship or aircraft and its cargo and equipments 
are destroyed, or the value thereof is insufficient, after payment of the actual expenses incurred, to pay the amount of salvage payable in respect of the preservation of life, the Resident Commissioner may in his discretion award to the salvor, out of an
y money appropriated by the Niue Island Assembly for the purpose, such sum as he thinks}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640  f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
it in whole or part satisfaction of any amount of salvage so left}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640  u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 npaid.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1985640 

\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1915553 (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 Where:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1915553\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1915553 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (a) Any ship or aircraft is wrecked, stranded, or in distress on or over or near 
the coasts of Niue, and services are rendered by any person in assisting that ship or aircraft, or in saving}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1915553  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
the cargo or equipments thereof or any part thereof; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1915553\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1915553 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (b) Services are rendered by any person other than t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid675784 he receiver in saving any wreck,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1915553\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 there shall be payable to the salvor by the ow}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1915553 ners of the ship or ai}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 rcraft or cargo or wreck a reasonable amount of salvage, to be determined in case of dispute in manner hereinafter mentioned.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1915553\charrsid11411121 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 Determination of salvage disputes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
 - (1) Disputes as to the amount of salvage, whether of life or property, arising}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1915553  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
between the salvor and the owners of any ship or aircraft or cargo or equipments or wreck shall, if not settled by agreement,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1915553  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
arbitration or otherwise, be determined by the High }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1915553 C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5401214 ourt.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1915553 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (2) Disputes relating to salvage may be determ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12347108 ined on the application either o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 f the salvor or of the owner of the property saved, or of their respective agents.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1709026\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (3) The Court may, for the purpose of determining any dispute relating to salvage,
 call to its assistance as assessor any person conversant with maritime or aeronautical affairs; and there shall be paid, as part of the cost of the proceedings, to every such assessor in respect of his services such sum as the Resident Commissioner direc
ts.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1709026\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (4) Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Court may, if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1709026  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 the sum in dispute exceeds four hundred dollars, appeal therefrom to the Supreme Court in New Zealand.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1709026\charrsid11411121 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 Enforcing payment of salvage}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
 - (1) Where salvage is due to any person under this Ordinance the receiver shall:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1709026\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9204213 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
(a) If the salvage is due in respect of services rendered in assisting any ship or aircraft, or in saving life therefro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9204213 m, or in saving the cargo and e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 quipments }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8271970 thereof, detain the ship or air}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
craft and cargo or equipments; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9204213\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9204213 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9204213 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
If the salvage is due in respect of the saving of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9204213  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 any wreck, and the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9204213 
wreck is not sold as unclaimed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  under this Ordinance, detain the wreck.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9204213\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (2) Subject as hereinafter mentioned, the receiver shall detain the ship or aircraft and the cargo and equipments,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8935617  or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  the wreck (hereinafter referred to as detained property), until payment is made for salvage, or process is issued for the arrest or detention thereof by a competent Court.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8935617\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
(3) The receiver may release any detained property if security is given to his satisfaction, or, if the claim for salvage exceeds four hundred dollars and any question is raised as to the sufficiency of the securi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid883213 ty, to the satisfaction of the H}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 igh Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid883213\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4749835 (4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
) Any security given for salvage in pursuance of this section to an amount exceeding four hundred dollars may be enforced by the High Court in the same manner as if bail had been given in that Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4749835\charrsid11411121 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4749835\charrsid11411121 20. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4749835\charrsid11411121 Receiver may sell}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 
 wreck in case of non-payment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  - (1) The receiver may sell any detained property if the persons liable to pay the salvage in respect of which the property is}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4749835  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 detained are aware of the detention, in the following cases, namely:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4749835\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid206041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (a) Where the amount is n
ot disputed, and payment of the amount due is not made within ninety days after the amount is due; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid206041\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid206041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (b) Where the 
amount is disputed, but no appeal lies from the first Court to which the dispute is referred, and payment is not made within ninety days after the decision of the first Court; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid206041\charrsid6179404 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid206041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (c) Where the amount is disputed, and an appeal lies from the decision of th
e first Court to some other Court, and within ninety days of the decision of the first Court neither payment of the sum due is made nor evidence is produced that proceedings are to be commenced for the purpose of appeal.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6179404 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid206041\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (2) The proceeds of sale of detain
ed property shall, after payment of the expenses of sale, be applied by the receiver in payment of the expenses, fees, and salvage, and the surplus (if any) shall be paid to the owners of the property or any other persons entitled to receive the same.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid206041\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 21. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 Foreign w}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578\charrsid11411121 
reck subject to duties as an im}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 portation}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid12192578  -}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7020774 (1) All wreck, being goo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 ds brought or coming into Niue from}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7020774 
 parts beyond the se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578 as shall be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
subject to the same duties as if the same was imported into Niue, and if any question arises as to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 the origin of
 the goods they shall be deemed to be the produce of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 such country as the Resident Commissioner may on investigation determine.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
(2) The Resident Commissioner may permit all goods saved from any ship or aircraft stranded or wrecked on her homeward voyage to be forwarded to the port of her original destination, and all goods saved from any ship or aircraft stranded or wrecked on her
 outward voyage to be returned to the port at which they were laden; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578 b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
ut the Resident Commissioner shall take security for the revenue in respect of those goods.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 (3) In this section the term "goods" includes any part of any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578  s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 hip or aircraft and the cargo, machinery,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578  and equipments thereof, and any}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404  other property belonging thereto.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 Offences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
 - (1) Every person who commits an offence against this Ordinance for which no penalty is provided elsewhere than in this section shall be liable in respect of each offence to a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578\charrsid6179404 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 
Where an offence against this Ordinance is a continuing one, and no penalty is provided for the continuance thereof elsewhere than in this section, every person who commits that offence shall, in add
ition to any other liability, be liable to a fine not exceeding ten dollars for every day or part of a day during which the offence continues.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578\charrsid11411121 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 23. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid11411121 Limitation of time in proceedings}{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid12192578  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 - No conviction for an offence shall be made under this Ordinance other th
an for an offence under section 15, unless such proceeding is commenced}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12192578  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221\charrsid6179404 within one year after the commission of the offence.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16141221 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16323278 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16323278 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16323278 ______________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16323278\charrsid6179404 
\par }}