Penalties on non-exportation

If any goods taken out of any warehouse or customs for the purpose of being exported are not duly exported to parts Penalties on non- 36 beyond the limits of Belize, or are re-landed therein, such goods not having been duly re-landed or short-shipped under the care of the proper officer of customs, they shall be forfeited, together with the ship or boat which may have been used in the re-landing or carrying of such goods, and the exporter of such goods and every person who assists or is otherwise concerned in the re- landing of such goods, or who knowingly harbours, conceals or keeps the same, or in whose possession any such goods are found, is liable to forfeit treble the value of such goods, or the sum of five hundred dollars, at the election of the Comptroller.