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Persons appointed to admeasure and examine such vessels giving a false description, or persons who make or grant a false registry forfeit 100l. &c.
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XV. And be it further enacted, That if such person or persons so appointed to examine and admeasure such ships or vessels as aforesaid, shall wilfully deliver to any person or persons authorized to make registry, and grant certificates of registry as aforesaid, a false description of any of the particulars thereby required to be contained in such certificate, or if any person or persons herein authorized to make such registry, and grant such certificates of registry, shall knowingly make any false register, or grant any false certificate in regard to any of the particulars required by this present act, he or they on being convicted thereof by due course of law in any of the courts of record within this kingdom, shall forfeit the sum of one hundred pounds to his Majesty, his heirs and successors, and be for ever incapable of holding or enjoying any office or employment under his Majesty, his heirs and successors.
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