Versions of s. 561(3)

If any master or person in charge of any ship prior to the final departure of the ship from a place in Canada, or after the arrival of the ship at its port of discharge in Canada, having on board a cargo that by its nature would constitute a danger if improperly stowed, prevents or attempts to prevent any port warden or officer of customs from proceeding on board or from examining into the manner in which the cargo is stowed, or fails or refuses to render to that officer all reasonable assistance, he is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars.