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Every person subject to this Act who makes or signs, without having ensured its accuracy.—
(a)a certificate relating to any matter affecting the seagoing or fighting efficiency of any of Her Majesty's ships or vessels; or
(b)any certificate relating to any of Her Majesty's aircraft or aircraft material,
shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment authorised by this Act.
Every person subject to this Act who, being in command of any of Her Majesty's ships, vessels or aircraft, without lawful authority—
(a)receives or permits to be received on board the ship, vessel or aircraft any goods or merchandise intended for disposal or delivery by way of trade or business (whether on his own account or on account of any other person), not being merchandise received in the course of salvage ; or
(b)agrees to carry any goods or merchandise on board the ship, vessel or aircraft in consideration of the payment of freight, or demands or receives any payment in respect of such carriage,
shall be liable to dismissal from Her Majesty's service or any less punishment authorised by this Act.
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