Cap. 37 Art. 52Before clearance, master to attend before proper official to answer questions, etc.

Before any vessel, not being a vessel allowed to land goods without first making a report, is cleared outwards from Malta, the master or other person authorized by him in writing, shall attend the proper

Customs official, and shall answer all such questions as may be asked of him by such official concerning the vessel, the cargo and the voyage, and shall deliver to such official a content of such vessel in such form or forms as the Minister responsible for customs may by regulations prescribe and containing the several particulars required in such form or forms.