If a canal boat is used as a dwelling in contravention of any of the foregoing provisions of this Part of this Act, or if any regulation made thereunder is not complied with as respects a canal boat, the master of the boat and also the owner thereof, if he is himself in default, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five pounds, and to a further fine not exceeding forty shillings for each day on which after conviction for the offence the boat is so used, or the non-compliance continues.
Section 253: Penalties for use of unregistered canal boat as dwelling, and for breach of regulations.
Public Health Act 1936 · 1936 c. 49View on legislation.gov.uk
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Part X: Canal Boats.
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