Versions of s. 619(1)

Where a conviction has been secured against the owner of a ship for a contravention of any of the provisions of this Act and a fine has been imposed, the ship is, if the fine is not paid forthwith, liable to be seized and, after such reasonable notice as the Minister may in each case prescribe, may be sold by any chief officer of customs or any person authorized for that purpose in writing by the Minister, who may, by bill of sale, give to the purchaser a valid title to the ship free from any mortgage or other claim thereon that at the time of that sale may be in existence.