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[Repealed, 2001, c. 26, s. 332]
[Repealed, 2001, c. 26, s. 332]
Whenever any dispute respecting salvage arises before a receiver of wrecks under this Part, the receiver shall hear and determine the dispute and if, after he has made and published his award, the salvage, fees and costs by him awarded to be paid are not paid within fourteen days, he may sell the property liable for the salvage, fees and costs or a sufficient part thereof, and, out of the proceeds, defray the expenses of the sale and the salvage, fees and costs awarded, and shall pay or deliver up the surplus, if any, to the owners of the property or other persons entitled thereto.