This Act lays down provisions on the permits for landing any goods, animals or things imported into or exported from Tonga; wharfage dues to be paid at time of entry; order of any officer of the Marine and Ports or Customs or police officer to leave the wharf; storage rates to be levied; berth dues chargeable on vessel lying alongside wharf; vessels not permitted to go alongside wharf except with permission of harbour master; and proceedings in respect of offences and penalties. Schedule A enumarates wharfage dues for the goods, animals or things which are imported into or exported from Tonga, such as bananas, livestock, horse, sheep, pig, goat, and watermelons. South Sea island produce when imported into Tonga for export shall be exempted from any wharfage dues.
Tonga · 1903-01-01