Waiver

(1) The Comptroller may waive the requirements under Schedule IX if– (a) the distance between Belize and a port of departure of a conveyance does not permit the master to provide the information in Schedule VII within the time specified in Schedule IX; or Schedule VII. Schedule IX. (b) the master provides sufficient reasons to the satisfaction of the Comptroller for the inability to provide the information in Schedule VII within the time specified in Schedule IX. Schedule VII. Schedule IX. 19 (2) The Comptroller shall establish alternative notification arrangements if the requirements under Schedule IX are waived in accordance with this section. Schedule IX. (3) The Minister, in consultation with the minister responsible for defence or national security, may waive the requirement for a master to provide ACI under section 12 in such circumstances and subject to such conditions as the Minister may prescribe, if the conveyance is– (a) a military or law enforcement conveyance; or (b) on official state business.