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Penalty on Vessels taking such Articles on board on the High Seas, like Forfeiture.
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II. Provided always, and be it further enacted, That in case any Vessel or Boat, not coming from Foreign Parts, shall, on the High Seas, take on board from out of any Ship or other Vessel or Boat coming from Foreign Parts, any Foreign Brandy, Rum, Geneva, or other Spirits, in any Cask or Package, of less Size or Content than as aforesaid, or any Tea whatever, or any Tobacco or Snuff, in any less Quantity than as aforesaid, every such Vessel or Boat shall be deemed and considered to be a Vessel or Boat coming from Foreign Parts within the Meaning of this Act, and not only all such Foreign Brandy, Rum, Geneva, or other Spirits, and all such Tea, Tobacco, or Snuff, together with the Casks or Packages containing the same, but also every such Vessel or Boat, together with all the Guns, Furniture, Ammunition, Tackle, and Apparel thereof, shall be forfeited, and shall and may be seized by any Officer or Officers of His Majesty’s Navy or Marines, or of the Customs or Excise.
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