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If a sick person be left on shore from any vessel for the recovery of his health, he shall be placed in charge of the Consul, who shall be responsible for his sick expenses and will send him away by the first opportunity after his recovery.

Any seamen remaining on shore after 9 O clock at night, shall be made a prisoner of until the next morning, when he shall be sent on board, and shall pay a fine of $5.

All fines to be paid in specie or its equivalent, or be commuted by the Government at the rate of one months hard labour on the public roads for $5.

Should the Master of any vessel refuse to comply with any of these regulations a statement of the case shall be furnished to the Consul of the Nation to which he belongs and redress sought from thence.

All Magistrates or Chiefs of districts where vessels or boats may visit, shall enforce the rules and regulations relative to the landing of foreigners and apprehension of deserters or pay such a fine as the Malo shall impose.

For carrying into effect the foregoing rules and regulations, the Chiefs and Tula-fale of the respective districts shall meet and elect one of their number to act as a Magistrate or judge to execute the laws.

These regulations shall be printed promulgated, and a copy furnished to the Master of each vessel visiting these islands.

Done in Council at the port of Apia on the island of Upulo this fifth day of November A D 1839

Witnesses

Comdg Ex Ex.

U.S Consul

H B M Consul Novr 5 1839