V.After 10th April 1699, none above 50 Years old to be registered without giving Reasons for his Omission to register whilst in the King's Service.
Provided neverthelesse That after the Tenth Day of April which shall be in the Yeare of our Lord One thousand six hundred ninety nine no Seaman or Persons above the Age of Fifty Yeares shall be admitted to register him or themselves as aforesaid without giving such Reasons for their omitting to do it during the Time of such Service on board any of his Majesties Ships as shall be approved off by the Co[m]missioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of England for the time being or any Three of them or the Lord High Admiral for the time being or the Co[m]missioners of the Navy for the time being or any Three of them or such Persons as shall be appointed by the King for keeping the said Register or any Three of them.