# 47 Port-due on vessels not discharging or taking in cargo
When a vessel enters a port 2[not being a major port] subject to this Act, but does not discharge or take in any cargo or passengers therein (with the exception of such unshipment and reshipment as may be necessary for purposes of repair), she shall be charged with a port-due at a rate to be determined by the 1[Government] and not exceeding half the rate with which she would otherwise be chargeable.
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1. Subs., <i>ibid</i>., for "Local Government".
2. Ins. by Act 15 of 1997, s. 8 (w.e.f. 9-1-1997).
PORT-DUES, FEESANDOTHERCHARGES
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No port-clearance to be granted until port-charges are paid44
Port-charges payable in one port recoverable at any other port45
Penalty for evading payment of port-charges46
Port-due on vessels in ballast48
Port-due not to be chargeable in certain cases49
Power to impose hospital port-dues50
Application and account of hospital port-dues
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