59. Boats to be licensed. - (1) No boats shall be used for the transport of explosives exceeding 1,000 kgs. in weight except under and in accordance with the conditions of the licence granted-
(a) By the Conservator of the port in the case of a boat plying within the limits of a port, or
(b) By an officer appointed by the Central Government in this behalf in the case of a boat plying in areas outside port limits.
(2) The licence shall specify the maximum quantity of explosives the boat is authorized to carry which quantity shall be fixed in consultation with the Chief Controller.
(3) Every licence granted under sub-rule (1) shall remain valid for a period of-
(a) Four months in the case of a boat plying within the limits of a port, and
(b) One year in the case of a boat plying in areas outside port limits.
(4) The licence referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be granted or renewed in such form and on payment of such fees as may be specified by the Central Government.
(5) A copy of every licence granted in sub-rule (1) shall be forwarded to the Chief Controller.
(6) Every person in charge of any boat licensed under sub-rule (1) shall, when required so to do by an officer mentioned in rule 179, produce the licence of such boat for inspection.
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