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Wharves Act (CAP. 22.12).

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Legislation
Date
1903 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the management of government wharves and for levying dues.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Sea
Keyword
Fruits/edible nuts Royalties/fees International trade Equine-animals Sheep/goats Swine Harbour Inspection Tax/levy Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 8 July 1903.
Abstract

This Act lays down provisions on the permits for landing any goods, animals or things imported into or exported from Tonga; wharfage dues to be paid at time of entry; order of any officer of the Marine and Ports or Customs or police officer to leave the wharf; storage rates to be levied; berth dues chargeable on vessel lying alongside wharf; vessels not permitted to go alongside wharf except with permission of harbour master; and proceedings in respect of offences and penalties. Schedule A enumarates wharfage dues for the goods, animals or things which are imported into or exported from Tonga, such as bananas, livestock, horse, sheep, pig, goat, and watermelons. South Sea island produce when imported into Tonga for export shall be exempted from any wharfage dues.

Full text
English
Website
ago.gov.to