Dunmore Harbour Act 1818

Salary to Harbour Master, who shall not take any other Fees.

XXIV. And be it further enacted, That it shall and may be lawful for the said Commissioners for the Purposes of this Act, out of the Duties of Tonnage made payable under this Act, to pay to the said Harbour Master such Salary and Allowance as to the said Commissioners, by and with the Consent and Approbation of the Lord Lieutenant or other Chief Governor or Governors of Ireland for the Time being, shall appear competent and sufficient for the Performance of his Duties under this Act; and if the said Harbour Master shall directly or indirectly ask or demand, or take or receive, any Fee, Gratuity, or Reward for the Performance of his Duty under this Act, or under Pretext or Pretence of any Act done by him in Execution of this Act, over or beyond such Salary or Allowance as aforesaid, such Harbour Master shall for every such Offence forfeit the Sum of Ten Pounds, together with Double the Amount of such Fee, Gratuity, or Reward.