Goods left at designated berth

(1) No goods shall be left at the designated berth for a period exceeding twelve consecutive hours without the written permission of the Ports Commissioner or Port Manager. (2) Any goods left at the designated berth contrary to subregulation (1) above may be seized, and unless claimed by the owner within 14 days of such seizure, may be sold by the Ports Commissioner or Port Manager by public auction. (3) Where goods have been sold by public auction in accordance with subregulation (2) above, the Ports Commissioner or the Port Manager shall apply the proceeds of such sale firstly towards meeting the cost of the public auction and any monies owed to the Belize Ports Authority, and then pay the remainder, if any, to the owner thereof. seized goods-