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(3)

The Minister may, upon application to the Comptroller by the importer of a pleasure vessel, approve the extension of the period referred to in subparagraph (e) of paragraph (1) (a) up to a maximum of two years in aggregate; (b) upon the payment of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each extension approved; and (c) subject to the continuing condition that the vessel is not used during any extended period for commercial purposes or hire.

89.

Temporary importation of commercial vessels. The Customs authority may permit the temporary importation of a commercial vessel which complies with sub-paragraph (f) of regulation 86 for the duration of a period of time necessary for (a) unloading and loading cargo and stores; (b) disembarking and embarking passengers; (c) such other purposes as the Customs authority may approve.

90.

Temporary importation of pleasure vessels. Pleasure vessels arriving under their own power for temporary importation (a) shall be imported by, and for the use of, a person not ordinarily resident in The Bahamas or a person who has entered The Bahamas to be employed for a period not exceeding six months; (b) shall not be used for commercial purposes or for hire; (c) shall report their arrival on Form No. C2A as prescribed by regulation 9;

91.

Fee for pleasure vessel. (1) A temporary cruising permit shall, on approval of the inward report by the Customs authority, be issued on Form No. C39 upon payment of (a) a fee of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) for a pleasure vessel not exceeding thirty-five feet in length; (b) a fee of four hundred dollars ($400.00) for a pleasure vessel exceeding thirty-five feet in length. The fees referred to in paragraph (1) shall cover the costs of (a) a fishing permit under the Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation) Act (Ch. 244); (b) a cruising permit under regulation 90(a); (c) attendance fees payable in respect of attendance by a Customs officer pursuant to regulation 7; and

(2)

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(d) (3)

overtime and travel expenses in respect of the attendance of an Immigration officer;

Sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph (1) shall not apply for tender vessels and ancillary equipment being towed or on board a pleasure vessel. Where a pleasure vessel under sub-paragraphs (a) or (b) of paragraph (1) carries more than three passengers, every additional passenger of or above the age of six years who is not a resident passenger shall be subject to a tax of twenty ($20.00) dollars as specified under the Passenger Tax Act (Ch. 379). The fee paid in respect of a pleasure vessel under sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph (1) shall permit such vessel to enter The Bahamas twice within a ninety day period.

(4)

(5)

92.

Number of firearms and ammunition allowed for a pleasure vessel. A pleasure vessel entering The Bahamas shall be allowed to import the maximum of (a) three firearms inclusive of handguns, rifles, and shotguns, where such calibre of firearms shall not exceed three hundred and eight calibres. (b) two hundred and fifty rounds of ammunition per firearm.

93.

Cruising permit extension for pleasure vessel. (1) A pleasure vessel shall depart from The Bahamas (a) within twelve months of the date of arrival; or (b) within such further period, not beyond two years from the date of arrival, as may upon application to the Comptroller be approved by the Minister, subject to (i) the continuing condition that the vessel is not used during any extended period for commercial purposes or hire; and (ii) the payment of a fee of one thousand dollars ($1000.00) for each extension period approved by the Minister. A temporary cruising permit shall, on departure of a pleasure vessel from The Bahamas, be surrendered to the proper officer when application for clearance is made or dealt with in accordance with regulation 73.

(2)

94.

Temporary importation of other goods. (1) The temporary importation of goods under sub-paragraph (i) of regulation 86 shall be (a) subject to

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