Transport and Harbours Act (Cap. 49:04).
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Abstract
The Act consists of 54 sections divided into 4 Parts: Administration (I); The Railway and Government vessels (II); harbours and Pilotage (III); General (IV).
A Transport and Harbours Department is established under section 3. There shall be a General Manager of the Department (sect. 4). Powers and functions of the Manager are set out in the First Schedule. An advisory Council is established under section 5. Section 32 prescribes that there shall be a Harbour Master. In every pilotage area, pilotage by a licensed pilot shall be compulsory. Taking of soil out of harbours and discharge of drainage into harbour waters requires permission from the General Manager. Section 44 restricts use of fishing gear within harbours. Regulation making powers of the Minister are set out in section 49.
A Transport and Harbours Department is established under section 3. There shall be a General Manager of the Department (sect. 4). Powers and functions of the Manager are set out in the First Schedule. An advisory Council is established under section 5. Section 32 prescribes that there shall be a Harbour Master. In every pilotage area, pilotage by a licensed pilot shall be compulsory. Taking of soil out of harbours and discharge of drainage into harbour waters requires permission from the General Manager. Section 44 restricts use of fishing gear within harbours. Regulation making powers of the Minister are set out in section 49.
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Long title of text
An Act to establish a Transport and Harbours Department for the purpose of managing and carrying on the railway and Government vessels and of controlling and regulation the use of harbours of Guyana.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 1 of 1932 as authorized by L.R.O. 1/2012 and amended last by Act No. 7 of 1998.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Laws of Guyana.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No