Powers of Receivers

(1) The Receiver may, with a view to the preservation of the ship or boat, persons, cargo and apparel, do the following things, 7 (a) summon such number of men as he thinks necessary to assist him; (b) require the master or other person having the charge of any ship or boat near at hand to give such aid with his men, ship or boats as may be in his power; (c) demand the use of any motor vehicle, wagon, cart or van or dray, or of any horses, mules, asses or oxen, that may be near at hand. (2) Any person who, without reasonable cause, refuses to comply with any summons, requisition or demand made by the Receiver under this section commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars. (3) No person shall be liable to pay any duty or taxes in respect of any such carriages or animals by reason of the use of them under this section.