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Lace Act 1697

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V.Officer of Customs to aid in executing Act.

Conniving at Importation, &c.; Penalty of £20 and Incapacity.

And be it further enacted That all Officers belonging to the Customs shall be aiding and assisting in the effectual Execution of this Act and that if any such Officer shall willingly or knowingly connive att the Importation Delivery or selling of any Forreigne Bone-lace Loom-lace Needle-work Point or Cutt-work contrary to the true meaning of this Act the said Officer shall forfeit and lose the Su[m]m of Twenty Pounds and be for ever uncapable of serving. His Majesty His Heires and Successors in any Office whatsoever.

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