Versions of s. 415(1)

In every case in which a conviction has been secured against the owner of a ship for contravention of any of the provisions of this Part, and a fine 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 the chief officer of customs at any place, or any other person authorized for that purpose in writing by the Minister, and the officer of customs or other person may, by bill of sale, give the purchaser a valid title to the ship free from any mortgage or other claim on the ship that, at the time of the sale, may be in existence.