Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. I extended by Merchant Shipping Act 1921 (c. 28), s. 1
C2Pt. I (ss. 1–91) excluded by Merchant Shipping Act 1983 (c. 13, SIF 111), s. 5(2)
C3Pt. I (ss. 1–91) excluded by Merchant Shipping Act 1988 (c. 12, SIF 111), s. 13(2)(a), (with s. 58(4), Sch. 8 para. 1)
C4Pt. I (ss. 1–91) amended by Merchant Shipping Act 1988 (c. 12, SIF 111), ss. 3(1), 4, 10(2), (with s. 58(4), Sch. 8 para. 1)
C5Pt. I (ss. 1–91) excluded by S.I. 1988/1911, art. 5
C6Pt. I (down to and including s. 67) applied with modifications by Merchant Shipping Act 1988 (c. 12, SIF 111), s. 47(3)(7), (with s. 58(4), Sch. 8 para. 1)
C7Pt. I (ss. 1–91) extended by S.I. 1988/1926, reg. 45
C8Pt. I (ss. 1-91) restricted by S.I. 1991/770, art. 3(1).
C9Pt. I (ss. 1-91) restricted (13.8.1992) by S.I. 1992/1736, art. 3
(1)In Scotland if any person forges or fraudulently alters—
(a)any entry or endorsement in the register kept under section 1 of the Merchant Shipping (Registration, etc) Act 1993; or
(b)subject to subsection (2) below, any other document as respects which provision is made by, under or by virtue of that Act or this Part of this Act (or any entry or endorsement, in or on such other document and as respects which provision is so made),
he shall be liable—
(i)on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both; or
(ii)on conviction on indictment, to a fine or to imprisonment or to both.
(2)Subsection (1)(b) above does not apply in respect of actings which constitute an offence under section 695(4) or 722(1) of this Act.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 66 substituted (1.5.1994) by 1993 c. 22, s. 8(3), Sch. 4 para.71; S.I. 1993/3137, art. 3(2)