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| (1) Where any dispute relating to salvage arises, the receiver of wrecks of the district where the property is in respect of which the salvage claim is made may, on the application of either party, appoint a valuer to value that property, and shall give copies of the valuation to both parties. |
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| (2) Any copy of a valuation made under sub-section (1) purporting to be signed by the valuer and to be certified as a true copy by the receiver shall be admissible in evidence in any subsequent proceedings. |
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| (3) Such fee as the Minister may direct shall be paid in respect of any valuation made under this section, by the person applying for such valuation. |
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