Wool Act 1662 (c. 18)

1. Introductory Text

2. Recital that Sheep Wool, &c. have been exported contrary to Law, and that great Mischief has arisen therefrom.

3. II. Owners and Masters, &c. of Ships, Horses, &c. employed in such Exportation, and knowing thereof, and assisting;

4. III. Offences to be inquired of in the County where Sheep Wool, &c. laden for Exportation, or where Offender shall be arrested.

5. IV. Peers offending to be tried by their Peers.

6. V. Limitation of Prosecution.

7. VI. Recital that Wools, &c. are packed with Screws and other unlawful Engines, and then laden on board Ship as other Goods;

8. VII. Exporting Tobacco Pipe Clay;

9. VIII. Packs of Wool not to be put into Carts, &c. or carried by Land, but in the Day-time,

10. IX. Proviso for the Penalties imposed, and also for the shipping Wether Sheep, &c. under 12 Car. II. c. 32.

11. X. Owners and Mariners of Ships exporting Wool, &c. within Three Months after knowing thereof, giving Information to the Court of Exchequer,

12. XI. Justices of Assize, &c. to inquire in Quarter Sessions as to all the Offences, and Mayors, &c. as to those not made Felony.