SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 13Functions transferred to justices' chief executives
The Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21)
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1
Section 68 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (power to summon witness) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (4) (particulars of fine to be given to clerk), for “clerk” substitute “proper officer”.
3
After that subsection insert—
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In subsection (1) above “proper officer” means—
a
in relation to a magistrates' court in England and Wales, the justices' chief executive for the court, and
b
in relation to a magistrates' court in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court.