| Vessels, etc., liable to forfeiture. |
197. (1) A vessel of less than two hundred and fifty tons register, and a vehicle, animal or other thing made use of in the importation, landing, removal, conveyance, carriage coastwise or exportation of goods or other things liable to forfeiture under this Act shall itself be liable to forfeiture.
(2) An aircraft, or a vessel of two hundred and fifty tons register or more made use of in the importation, landing, removal, conveyance, carriage coastwise or exportation of goods or other things liable to forfeiture under this Act shall not itself be liable to forfeiture but the master of the aircraft or vessel shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of such amount as the court deems just; and the aircraft or vessel may be seized and detained until the fine is paid or security therefor given.
(3) Where an aircraft, vessel, vehicle, animal or other thing is liable to forfeiture under this Act, then the tackle, apparel, furniture and all other gear used in connexion therewith shall also be liable to forfeiture therewith. |