Section 108: Taking possession of wreck

108. Taking possession of wreck (1) Subject to subsection (3), where there is any wreck in a navigational area, the Authority may take possession of such wreck. (2) Where the Authority takes possession of any wreck under subsection (1), it shall within 48 hours of the taking possession cause to be— (a) posted at the Authority and at every Coast Guard Station; and [Issue 4] T11 – 56 Revised Laws of Mauritius (b) published in 2 daily newspapers for 3 consecutive days, a description of the wreck. (3) Where the owner of a wreck is known, the Director may serve, or cause to be served, on him a removal notice— (a) stating the opinion of the Director; (b) requesting him to remove the wreck within such period as may be determined by the Director. (4) Any person who fails to comply with a removal notice shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine of not less than 5,000 rupees and not exceeding 50,000 rupees and to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year. [S. 108 amended by s. 32 of Act 3 of 2008 w.e.f. 1 June 2008; s. 29 (b) of Act 38 of 2011 w.e.f. 15 December 2011.]