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Merchant Shipping Act 1970
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2(1)For the purpose of maintaining discipline on board fishing vessels and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of such vessels the Board of Trade may by regulations specify any misconduct on board of or in relation to a fishing vessel which, but for section 95(1)(a) of this Act, would be an offence under section 29, 30 or 31 thereof, and provide for its being an offence punishable on summary conviction with a fine not exceeding £100 or such less amount as may be specified in the regulations.
(2)Regulations under this paragraph may apply section 32 of this Act with such modifications as may be required to substitute in it for the reference to section 29, 30(b) and 30(c) of this Act a reference to the corresponding provisions of the regulations.
(3)Regulations under this paragraph may make different provision for different descriptions of fishing vessel or fishing vessels of the same description in different circumstances.
(4)No regulations shall be made under this paragraph unless a draft thereof has been laid before Parliament and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.
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