Cap. 352 Art. 22Weighing and measuring of goods in case of dispute.

If any differences arise between the Authority and the master or owner of a ship, or the owner of any goods, or the agent of any such person as aforesaid, concerning the weight or measurement of the goods in respect of which any dues, rates or charges are payable, the Authority shall cause all such goods to be weighed or measured and may, if it deems it so expedient, detain the ship from which such goods have been discharged until they have been weighed or measured. or measuring shall be paid to the Authority by the master of the ship, or the owner of the goods, or the agent of any such person, in accordance with the provisions of this Act and shall be recoverable in the same manner as dues, rates or charges leviable under this Act.

(2) If the weight or measurements of such goods proves to be the same as, or less than, that shown by the particulars delivered as aforesaid, the Authority shall bear all the expenses of such weighing or measuring.