Section 65: Regulations

65. Regulations (1) The Authority may, with the approval of the Minister, make regulations for the maintenance, control and management of a port and for the maintenance of good order therein and, generally, for carrying out the purposes of this Act, and in particular and without prejudice to the generality of those powers, may make regulations for or in respect of— (a) movements and stay of vessels in a port; (b) pilotage; (c) loading, discharging and storage of cargo; (d) safety of navigation and cargo handling operations; (e) protection of the environment; (f) port security; (g) concession contracts, licences and leases; and (h) finance, including levying of rates, charges, dues and fees. (2) Regulations under subsection (1)— (a) may make different provision in relation to different classes of vessels; (b) may otherwise make different provision for different circumstances; and (c) may provide that any person that contravenes them shall, subject to such defence to any prosecution as may be specified, commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 10,000 rupees and to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years. [S. 65 amended by s. 6 of Act 21 of 2003 w.e.f. 9 August 2003.] [Issue 1] P14 – 30 Revised Laws of Mauritius