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Malta Government Gazette — Legal Notice 2007 425 — 425 tal-2007 - Ordni tal-2007 dwar l-Adattament tal-Liġijiet (Kapitoli 351 - 400)

Preamble — 425 tal-2007 - Ordni tal-2007 dwar l-Adattament tal-Liġijiet (Kapitoli 351 - 400) Open official source

B

L.N. 425 of 2007

LEGISLATION AMENDED BY MEANS OF THIS ORDER

ENACTMENT

Malta Maritime Authority Act, Cap. 352

Civil Aviation (Security) Act, Cap. 353

General Elections Act, Cap. 354

Water Services Corporation Act, Cap. 355

Development Planning Act, Cap. 356

So`jetà Maltija tas-Salib l-A]mar - Malta Red Cross Society Act, Cap. 359

Housing (Extension) Act, Cap. 360

Local Councils Act, Cap. 363

Duty on Documents and Transfers Act, Cap. 364

National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act, Cap. 365

Motor Vehicles Registration Tax Act, Cap. 368

Commission for the Administration of Justice Act, Cap. 369

Investment Services Act, Cap. 370

Banking Act, Cap. 371

Income Tax Management Act, Cap. 372

Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Cap. 373

Financial Institutions Act, Cap. 376

Consumer Affairs Act, Cap. 378

Competition Act, Cap. 379

Small Claims Tribunal Act, Cap. 380

Bunkering (Fuels) Tax Act, Cap. 381

Excise Duty Act, Cap. 382

Ombudsman Act, Cap. 385

Companies Act, Cap. 386

Arbitration Act, Cap. 387

Private Guards and Local Wardens Act, Cap. 389

Periti Act, Cap. 390

Ratification of Chemical Weapons Convention Act, Cap. 392

Tribunal for the Investigation of Injustices Act, Cap. 394

Customs and Excise Tax Act, Cap. 395

Small Enterprises (Loan Guarantee) Act, Cap. 397

Condominium Act, Cap. 398

Electronic Communications (Regulation) Act, Cap. 399

Gaming Act, Cap. 400.

Ports Regulations, S.L.352.01

Pilotage and Mooring Regulations, S.L. 352.04

Ports (Disciplinary) Regulations, S.L. 352.05

Tallying Regulations, S.L. 352.07

Yachting Centres Regulations, S.L. 352.10

Port (Passenger Service Charge) Regulations, S.L. 352.12

Dangerous Cargo Ships, Marine Terminals and Facilities and Bunkering

Regulations, S.L.352.13

Commercial Vessels Regulations, S.L. 352.16

Maritime Pilotage Regulations, S.L. 352.17

Port Reception Facilities for Ship-generated Wastes and Cargo Residues

Regulations, S.L.352.18

Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Regulations, S.L.

352.20

Ports Security Regulations, S.L. 352.21

Ports (Handling of Baggage) Regulations, S.L. 352.24

Planning Appeals (Fees) Regulations, S.L. 356.02

Fees payable on the Filing of Judicial Acts in connection with Appeals

Regulations, S.L.356.06

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, S.L. 356.09

Development Planning (Fee for Certificate) Regulations, S.L. 356.13

Development Planning (Clamping and Removal of Objects used for Illegal

Development) Regulations, S.L. 356.15

Local Councils (Financial) Regulations, S.L. 363.01

Local Councils (Tendering) Regulations, S.L. 363.03

Skips (}amrun Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.05

Skips (|ebbu[ Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.07

Notice Boards (}amrun Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.08

Protection of Public Grounds (}amrun Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.09

Skips (Pietà Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.11

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Pietà Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.14

Administration of Garden of Serenity (Santa Lu`ija Local Council)

Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.15

Advertisements on Street Furniture (San Pawl il-Ba]ar Local Council)

Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.16

Advertisements on the Internet (Pietà Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.17

Advertisements on Street Furniture (San {wann Local Council) Bye-Laws,

Use of Facilities (|abbar Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.19

Local Councils (Human Resources) Regulations, S.L. 363.20

Skips (Attard Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.22

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Attard Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.23

Protection of Public Land (Attard Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.24

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Birkirkara Local Council) Bye-Laws,

Use of Facilities (Birkirkara Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.26

Advertisements on Street Furniture (G\ira Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.28

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Mellie]a Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.29

Skips (G\ira Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.30

Notice Boards (Mellie]a Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.31

Advertisements on the Internet (Mellie]a Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.32

Use of Facilities (Qormi Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.34

Skips (San Pawl il-Ba]ar Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.36

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Msida Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.37

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Lija Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.38

Skips and Bins on Wheels (Mellie]a Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.39

Skips (Sliema Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.40

Advertisements on the Internet and Internet Subscription (Xag]ra Local

Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.44

Advertisements on the Internet (|urrieq Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.45

Advertisements on Street Furniture (|urrieq Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.46

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Marsaskala Local Council) Bye-Laws,

Skips and Bins on Wheels (|urrieq Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.48

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Qormi Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.50

Administration of Council of Europe Gardens G\ira (G\ira Local Council)

Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.52

Advertisements on the Internet (G\ira Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.53

Advertisements on Street Furniture (|ejtun Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.54

Use of Facilities and Administration (|urrieq Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.55

Skips (Birkirkara Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.56

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Marsa Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.57

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Xag]ra Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.58

Protection of Public Land (Marsa Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.61

Skips and Public Litter Bins (Dingli Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.62

Skips (General Application) Regulations, S.L. 363.63

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Iklin Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.64

Advertisements (Naxxar Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.67

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Mosta Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.71

Protection of Public Land (G]arb Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.73

Advertisements on the Internet (Birkirkara Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.74

Controlled Parking Schemes (Residents and Commercial) Regulations, S.L.

363.80

Protection of Wied id-Dis Bridge (G]arg]ur Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.83

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Santa Venera Local Council) Bye-Laws,

Use of Facilities (Safi Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.85

Control of Solid Discharge by Horses (General Application) Regulations,

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Tarxien Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.90

Advertisements on Street Furniture (}amrun Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.92

Advertisements on the Internet (Floriana Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.94

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Floriana Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.97

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Mqabba Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.99

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Sliema Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.105

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Swieqi Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.106

Control of Pigeons (Floriana Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.107

Advertisements on Street Furniture (G]arg]ur Local Council) Bye-Laws,

Advertisements on Street Furniture (M[arr Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.110

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Pembroke Local Council) Bye-Laws,

Use of Facilities (Tarxien Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.112

Beverages in Glass Containers (San {iljan Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.113

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Dingli Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.114

Control of Pigeons (Pietà Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.115

Advertisements on the Internet (Qrendi Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.116

Use of Facilities (Swieqi Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.120

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Fgura Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.122

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Qrendi Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.125

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Rabat Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.126

Advertisements on Street Furniture (Kirkop Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.127

Loitering in and around St. Luke Square, Pietà (Pietà Local Council) Bye-

Laws, S.L. 363.128

Advertisements on Street Furniture (San {iljan Local Council) Bye-Laws,

Control of Pigeons (Msida Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.130

Camps and Vehicles at {nejna Bay (M[arr Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L.

363.134

Loitering in Specific Streets in Ta’ Xbiex (Ta’ Xbiex Local Council) Bye-

Laws, S.L. 363.135

Control of Pigeons (Sliema Local Council) Bye-Laws, S.L. 363.136

Exemption from Payment of Duty on Documents and Transfers Order, S.L.

364.01

Policies of Insurance (Compounding of Duty) Regulations, S.L. 364.02

Use of Franking Machines Regulations, S.L. 364.03

Duty on Documents and Transfers Rules, S.L. 364.06

Banking Credit Cards (Compounding of Duty) Regulations, S.L. 364.08

Fees payable on the Filing of Judicial Acts in connection with Appeals

Regulations, S.L. 364.09

Duty on Documents and Transfers Order, S.L. 364.10

Exemption of Duty in terms of article 23 Order, S.L. 364.12

United Nations Sanctions (Rwanda) Regulations, S.L. 365.02

United Nations Sanctions (Georgia) Regulations, S.L. 365.03

United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulations, S.L. 365.04

United Nations Sanctions (Yugoslavia) Regulations, S.L. 365.05

United Nations Sanctions (Sierra Leone) Regulations, S.L. 365.06

United Nations Sanctions (Taliban) Regulations, S.L. 365.07

Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and

Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and their Destruction Regulations, S.L.

365.09

United Nations Sanctions (Liberia) Regulations, S.L. 365.10

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty Regulations, S.L. 365.11

Dual-Use Items (Export Control) Regulations, S.L. 365.12

Military Equipment (Export Control) Regulations, S.L. 365.13

Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Regulations, S.L. 365.15

United Nations Sanctions (Iraq) Regulations, S.L. 365.16

United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of Congo) Regulations, S.L.

365.17

United Nations Sanctions (Ivory Coast) Regulations, S.L. 365.18

United Nations Sanctions (Sudan) Regulations, S.L. 365.19

Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (Euratom Safeguards

and Additional Protocol) Regulations, S.L. 365.20

Importation and Exportation Control of Goods which could be used for

Capital Punishment, Torture or other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment

or Punishment Regulations, S.L.365.22

United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)

Regulations, S.L. 365.23

United Nations Sanctions (Iran) Regulations, S.L. 365.24

United Nations Sanctions (Iran) (Further Sanctions) Regulations, S.L. 365.25

Investment Services Act (Licence and Other Fees) Regulations, S.L. 370.03

Investor Compensation Scheme Regulations, S.L. 370.09

Interest Rates on Loans and Advances Order, S.L. 371.02

Fees payable on the Filing of Judicial Acts in connection with Appeals

Regulations, S.L.371.06

Depositor Compensation Scheme Regulations, S.L. 371.09

Credit Institutions (Fees) Regulations, S.L. 371.10

Cottage Industry Rules, S.L. 372.13

Final Settlement System (FSS) Rules, S.L. 372.14

Payment of Provisional Tax (P.T.) Rules, S.L. 372.18

Fees payable on the Filing of Judicial Acts in connection with Appeals

Regulations, S.L. 372.20

Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations, S.L.

373.01

Financial Institutions (Fees) Regulations, S.L. 376.03

Consumer Claims Tribunal Rules, S.L. 378.01

Display of Price-Lists in Bars and Kiosks Regulations, S.L. 378.05

Consumer Claims Tribunal (Arbiters' Remuneration) Notice, S.L. 378.07

Distance Selling Regulations, S.L. 378.08

Consumer Affairs Act (Price Indication) Regulations, S.L. 378.09

Consumer Credit Regulations, S.L. 378.10

Vertical Agreements and Concerted Practices (Block Exemptions)

Regulations, S.L. 379.02

Control of Concentrations Regulations, S.L. 379.08

Small Claims Tribunal (Adjudicators’ Remuneration) Notice, S.L. 380.03

Fees payable on the Filing of Judicial Acts in connection with Appeals

Regulations, S.L.83.01

Companies Act (Forms) Regulations, S.L. 386.01

Companies Act (Investment Companies with Variable Share Capital)

Regulations, S.L. 386.02

Companies Act (Fees) Regulations, S.L. 386.03

Continuation of Companies Regulations, S.L. 386.05

Arbitration Rules, S.L. 387.01

Directive by the Minister of Finance for the Issue of Lm12,000,000 7.5%

Malta Government Stock 2011 (First Issue), S.L. 388.14

Directive by the Minister of Finance for the Issue of an additional

Lm3,000,000 7.5% Malta Government Stock 2011 (First Issue), S.L. 388.16

Private Guards Regulations, S.L. 389.01

Local Wardens Regulations, S.L. 389.02

Directive by the Minister of Finance and Commerce for the Issue of

Lm7,500,000 7.8% Malta Government Stock 2013 (First Issue), S.L. 393.04

Directive by the Minister of Finance and Commerce for the Issue of an

additional Lm26,750,000 7.8% Malta Government Stock 2013 (First Issue),

Tribunal for the Investigation of Injustices (Registry Fees) Regulations, S.L.

394.01

Telegraphic and Telex Service Tariffs Regulations, S.L. 399.04

Fees payable on the Filing of Judicial Acts in connection with Appeals

Regulations, S.L.399.22

Directives by the Malta Communications Authority, S.L. 399.23

Electronic Communica-tions (Personal Data and Protection of Privacy)

Regulations, S.L.399.25

L.N. 425 of 2007

EURO ADOPTION ACT, 2006

(ACT X of 2006)

Adaptation of Laws (Chapters 351 - 400) Order, 2007

IN exercise of the powers conferred by article 3 of the Euro

Adoption Act, 2006, the Minister responsible for Finance has made

the following Order

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(1) The title of this Order is the Adaptation of Laws Citation and

commencement.

(Chapters 351 - 400) Order, 2007.

(2) The provisions of this Order shall come into force on the

1st January, 2008, hereinafter referred to as "the operative date".

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(Article 2)

Amendments to the Chapters of the Laws of Malta 351 - 400

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

ENACTMENT

PROVISION

AMENDMENT

AMENDED

1. Malta

article 13(1)

"The Authority shall be

Maritime

endowed with an initial

Authority Act,

capital of three hundred

capital of eight hundred

and fifty thousand liri,"

and fifteen thousand

and two hundred and

eighty euros and sixty-

nine

cents

(815,280.69),"

proviso

t o "P r o v i d e d t h a t f o r a n y

"Provided that for any

article 14(2)

amount in excess of fifty

amount in excess of one

thousand liri, there shall

hundred and sixteen

be required the approval

thousand and four

of the Minister in writing"

hundred and sixty-eight

euros and sixty-seven

c ents (116,46 8.67 ),

there shall be required

the approval of the

Minister in writing"

article 16

"which is estimated by

the Authority to involve

an expenditure exceeding

an

expenditure

ten thousand liri"

exceeding twenty-three

thousand and two

hundred and ninety-

three

euros

and

seventy-three cents

(23,293.73)"

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

ENACTMENT

PROVISION

AMENDMENT

AMENDED

article 28(3)

"shall be guilty of an

offence and shall be

liable, on conviction, to

the payment of a fine

( multa ) not exceeding

(multa) not exceeding

four thousand liri or to

nine thousand and three

imprisonment for a term

hundred and seventeen

not exceeding six months,

euros and forty-nine

or to both such fine and

cents (9,317.49) or to

imprisonment, and in the

imprisonment for a

case of a continuing

term not exceeding six

offence to the payment of

months, or to both such

an additional fine of not

fine and imprisonment,

more than five hundred

and in the case of a

liri for each day during

continuing offence to

which the offence

the payment of an

continues"

additional fine of not

more than one thousand

and one hundred and

sixty-four euros and

sixty-nine

cents

(1,164.69) for each day

during which the

offence continues"

article 59(1)

"any loss or damage,

"an y l o s s o r d a m a g e ,

including death and

personal injury, resulting

personal

i n j u r y,

from any cause during the

resulting from any

performance of his duties

cause during the

shall not exceed the sum

performance of his

of five thousand liri"

duties shall not exceed

the sum of eleven

thousand and six

hundred and forty-six

euros and eighty-seven

cents (11,646.87)"

article 59(2)

"the Authority shall not

be liable to damages

beyond the amount of five

beyond the amount of

thousand liri"

eleven thousand and six

hundred and forty-six

euros and eighty-seven

cents (11,646.87)"

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

ENACTMENT

PROVISION

AMENDMENT

AMENDED

article 64(1)(f)

"providing for the

disciplinary procedures of

disciplinary procedures

the Board and the award

of the Board and the

by it of penalties,

award by it of penalties,

including fines not

exceeding fifty liri, and

exceeding one hundred

the suspension or

and sixteen euros and

cancellation of licences"

forty-seven

cents

( 11 6 . 4 7 ) , a n d t h e

suspension

or

cancellation

of

licences"

article 64(2)

"shall be liable, on

conviction, to the

payment of a fine (multa)

payment of a fine

not exceeding one

(multa) not exceeding

thousand liri"

two thousand and three

hundred and twenty-

nine euros and thirty-

seven cents (2,329.37)"

article 68

"shall be guilty of an

offence and be liable, on

offence and be liable,

conviction, to a fine

on conviction, to a fine

(multa) not exceeding one

(multa) not exceeding

thousand liri"

two thousand and three

hundred and twenty-

nine euros and thirty-

seven cents (2,329.37)"

article 69(3)

"be liable, on conviction,

"be

liable,

on

to a fine ( multa ) not

conviction, to a fine

exceeding one thousand

(multa) not exceeding

liri and to a further fine

two thousand and three

(multa) not exceeding one

hundred and twenty-

hundred liri for every day

nine euros and thirty-

during which the offence

seven cents (2,329.37)

continues"

and to a further fine

(multa) not exceeding

two hundred and thirty-

two euros and ninety-

four cents (232.94) for

every day during which

the offence continues"

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

ENACTMENT

PROVISION

AMENDMENT

AMENDED

article 70

"shall be guilty of an

offence and be liable, on

offence and be liable,

conviction,

to

on conviction, to

imprisonment for a term

imprisonment for a

not exceeding six months

term not exceeding six

or to a fine (multa) not

months or to a fine

exceeding two thousand

(multa) not exceeding

liri, or to both such fine

four thousand and six

and imprisonment"

hundred and fifty-eight

euros and seventy-five

cents (4,658.75), or to

both such fine and

imprisonment"

article 71

"the master of such ship

shall be guilty of an

offence and shall be

liable, on conviction, to a

liable, on conviction, to

fine

( multa )

not

a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding two thousand

exceeding

four

liri"

thousand and six

hundred and fifty-eight

euros and seventy-five

cents (4,658.75)"

article 72(1)

"shall be guilty of an

offence and be liable, on

offence and be liable,

conviction,

to

on conviction, to

imprisonment for a term

imprisonment for a

not exceeding one year or

term not exceeding one

to a fine ( multa ) not

year or to a fine (multa)

exceeding five thousand

not exceeding eleven

liri, or to both such

thousand and six

imprisonment and fine"

hundred and forty-six

euros and eighty-seven

cents (11,646.87), or to

both such imprisonment

and fine"

article 72(2)

"Any pilot who fails to

comply

with

the

comply with the

provisions of article 62

shall be guilty of an

offence and be liable, on

offence and be liable,

conviction, to a fine

on conviction, to a fine

( multa ) not exceeding

(multa) not exceeding

five hundred liri"

one thousand and one

hundred and sixty-four

euros and sixty-nine

cents (1,164.69)"

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

ENACTMENT

PROVISION

AMENDMENT

AMENDED

article 73

"be liable, on conviction,

"be

liable,

on

to imprisonment for a

conviction,

to

period not exceeding one

imprisonment for a

year or to a fine (multa)

pe ri od no t ex cee d in g

not exceeding five

one year or to a fine

thousand liri, or to both

(multa) not exceeding

such imprisonment and

eleven thousand and six

fine"

hundred and forty-six

euros and eighty-seven

cents (11,646.87), or to

both such imprisonment

and fine"

article 74

"shall be guilty of an

offence and be liable, on

offence and be liable,

conviction,

to

on conviction, to

imprisonment for a term

imprisonment for a

not exceeding twelve

term not exceeding

months or to a fine

twelve months or to a

(multa) not exceeding one

fine ( multa ) not

thousand liri"

exceeding two thousand

and three hundred and

twenty-nine euros and

thirty-seven cents

(2,329.37)"

article 75

"t o i mprison ment fo r a

"to imprisonment for a

period not exceeding

pe ri od no t ex cee d in g

three months or to a fine

three months or to a

( multa ) not exceeding

fine ( multa ) not

five hundred liri or to

exceeding one thousand

both such imprisonment

and one hundred and

and fine"

sixty-four euros and

sixty-nine

cents

(1 ,1 64.69 ) or to bo th

such imprisonment and

fine"

article 76

"shall be guilty of an

offence and be liable, on

offence and be liable,

conviction,

to

on conviction, to

imprisonment for a period

imprisonment for a

not exceeding twelve

pe ri od no t ex cee d in g

months or to a fine

twelve months or to a

( multa ) not exceeding

fine ( multa ) not

three thousand liri, or to

exceeding six thousand

both such imprisonment

and nine hundred and

and fine"

eighty-eight euros and

twelve cents (6,988.12),

or to both such

imprisonment and fine"

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

ENACTMENT

PROVISION

AMENDMENT

AMENDED

article 77

"he shall be guilty of an

offence and shall be

liable, on conviction, to

imprisonment for a period

imprisonment for a

not exceeding six months

p e ri o d n o t e xc e e di n g

or to a fine (multa) not

six months or to a fine

exceeding one thousand

(multa) not exceeding

liri or both to such

two thousand and three

imprisonment and fine"

hundred and twenty-

nine euros and thirty-

seven cents (2,329.37)

or both to such

imprisonment and fine"

article 78

"shall be guilty of an

offence and, unless

another penalty is

established for such

o ff e n c e i n t h i s A c t , b e

offence in this Act, be

liable, on conviction, to a

liable, on conviction, to

fine

( multa )

not

a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding five thousand

exceeding

eleven

liri, or to imprisonment

thousand and six

for a term not exceeding

hundred and forty-six

twelve months, or to both

euros and eighty-seven

such

fine

and

cents (11,646.87), or to

imprisonment, and in the

imprisonment for a

case of a continuing

term not exceeding

offence to a further fine

twelve months, or to

( multa ) not exceeding

both such fine and

five hundred liri for every

imprisonment, and in

day during which the

the case of a continuing

offence continues"

offence to a further fine

(multa) not exceeding

one thousand and one

hundred and sixty-four

euros and sixty-nine

cents (1,164.69) for

every day during which

the offence continues"

2. Civil Aviation

article 6(3)

"shall be liable to a fine "shall be liable to a fine

(Security) Act,

( m u l t a ) n o t e x c e e d i n g (multa) not exceeding

five hundred liri"

one thousand and one

hundred and sixty-four

euros and sixty-nine

cents (1,164.69)"

article 7(5)

"shall be liable on

conviction to a fine

(multa) of five hundred

(multa) of one thousand

liri"

and one hundred and

sixty-four euros and

sixty-nine

cents

(1,164.69)"

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3. General

article 52(1)

"A candidate at any

Elections Act,

election shall deposit, or

election shall deposit,

cause to be deposited on

or cause to be deposited

his behalf, with the

on his behalf, with the

Commission, before his

nomination can be

accepted, the sum of forty

accepted, the sum of

liri in respect of each

ninety euros (90) in

nomination"

respect

of

each

nomination"

article 110

"shall, on conviction, be

"shall, on conviction,

liable to imprisonment for

be

liable

to

a term not exceeding one

imprisonment for a

month or to a fine (multa)

term not exceeding one

not exceeding one

month or to a fine

hundred liri or to both

(multa) not exceeding

such imprisonment and

two hundred and thirty-

fine"

two euros and ninety-

four cents (232.94) or

to

both

such

imprisonment and fine"

article 111

"shall, on conviction, be

"shall, on conviction,

liable to a fine (multa) not

be liable to a fine

exceeding one hundred

(multa) not exceeding

liri"

two hundred and thirty-

two euros and ninety-

four cents (232.94)

article 112(1)

"shall be liable, on

conviction, to a fine

( multa ) not exceeding

(multa) not exceeding

five hundred liri"

one thousand and one

hundred and sixty-four

euros and sixty-nine

cents (1,164.69)

article 113

"and shall, on conviction,

"and

shall,

on

be liable to a fine (multa)

conviction, be liable to

not exceeding two

a fine ( multa ) not

hundred liri or to

exceeding four hundred

imprisonment for a term

and sixty-five euros and

not exceeding one month

eighty-seven cents

or to both such fine and

(465.87)

or

to

imprisonment "

imprisonment for a

term not exceeding one

month or to both such

fine and imprisonment"

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article 114(1)

"shall be liable on

conviction to a fine

( multa ) not exceeding

(multa) not exceeding

five hundred liri or to

one thousand and one

imprisonment for a term

hundred and sixty-four

not exceeding six months,

euros and sixty-nine

or to both such fine and

cents (1,164.69) or to

imprisonment"

imprisonment for a

term not exceeding six

months, or to both such

fine and imprisonment"

article 116(3)

"shall be liable on

conviction in respect of

each offence to a fine

( multa ) not exceeding

(multa) not exceeding

five hundred liri or to

one thousand and one

imprisonment for a period

hundred and sixty-four

of not more than six

euros and sixty-nine

months, and in respect of

cents (1,164.69) or to

any second or subsequent

imprisonment for a

offence to both such fine

period of not more than

and imprisonment"

six months, and in

respect of any second or

subsequent offence to

both such fine and

imprisonment"

4. Water Services

proviso

t o "P r o v i d e d t h a t f o r a n y

"Provided that for any

Corporation

article 23(2)

amount in excess of one

amount in excess of two

Act,

million liri, there shall be

million and three

required the approval in

hundred and twenty-

writing of the Minister"

nine thousand and three

hundred and seventy-

three euros and thirty-

three

cents

(2,329,373.33), there

shall be required the

approval in writing of

the Minister"

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article 41

"the Corporation shall not

"the Corporation shall

enter into any contract for

not enter into any

the supply of goods or

contract for the supply

materials or for the

of goods or materials or

execution of works which

for the execution of

is estimated by the Board

works

which

is

to exceed three thousand

estimated by the Board

liri in value or such other

to exceed six thousand

sum as the Minister may

and nine hundred and

with the concurrence of

eighty-eight euros and

the Minister responsible

twelve cents (6,988.12)

for finance by notice

in value or such other

determine"

sum as the Minister

may

with

the

concurrence of the

Minister responsible for

finance by notice

determine"

5. Development

article 7(1)

"The Authority shall be

Planning Act,

endowed with an initial

capital of five hundred

capital of one million

thousand liri which shall

and one hundred and

be

paid

by

the

sixty-four thousand and

Government out of the

six hundred and eighty-

Consolidated Fund"

six euros and seventy

cents (1,164,686.70)

which shall be paid by

the Government out of

the Consolidated Fund"

article 10

"to or for the benefit of

the Authority, which is

estimated

by

the

estimated by the

Authority to involve an

expenditure exceeding

five thousand liri, except

eleven thousand and six

after notice of the

hundred and forty-six

intention of the Authority

euros and eighty-seven

to enter into such contract

cent s (11,646 .87),

has been published and

except after notice of

competitive tenders have

the intention of the

been issued"

Authority to enter into

such contract has been

published

and

competitive tenders

have been issued"

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article 16A

"be liable, on conviction,

"be

liable,

on

to a fine (multa) of not

conviction, to a fine

less than one hundred liri

(multa) of not less than

and not more than two

two hundred and thirty-

thousand liri"

two euros and ninety-

four cents (232.94) and

not more than four

thousand and six

hundred and fifty-eight

euros and seventy-five

cents (4,658.75)"

article 55A(5)

"such person shall be

liable to a maximum

penalty of not more than

penalty of not more

five liri for every day the

than eleven euros and

default continues after the

sixty-five cents (11.65)

expiration of the said

for every day the

period as the Authority

default continues after

may prescribe under

the expiration of the

subarticle (6)(g)"

said period as the

Authority

may

prescribe

under

subarticle (6)(g)"

article 55A(6)(f) "establishing offences and

"establishing offences

the relative punishments

and the relative

in relation to matters

punishments in relation

referred to in paragraphs

to matters referred to in

( a ) to ( e ), which

paragraphs (a) to (e),

punishments shall not

which punishments

exceed a maximum fine

shall not exceed a

(multa) of five thousand

maximum fine (multa)

liri"

of eleven thousand and

six hundred and forty-

six euros and eighty-

seven

cents

(11,646.87)"

article 56(1)

"shall be guilty of an

offence against this Act

and shall be liable, on

conviction, to a fine

(multa) of not less than

five hundred liri and not

one thousand and one

exceeding fifty thousand

hundred and sixty-four

liri"

euros and sixty-nine

cents (1,164.69) and not

exceeding one hundred

a n d s i x te e n th o us a n d

and four hundred and

sixty- eight euros and

sixty-seven

cents

(116,468.67)"

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article 56(2)

"he shall be liable to a

fine (multa) of not less

than twenty-five and not

than fifty-eight euros

more than fifty liri,"

and twenty-three cents

(58.23) and not more

than one hundred and

sixteen euros and forty-

seven cents (116.47),"

proviso

to "Provided that the

"Provided that the

article 58(1)

Authority may not require

Authority may not

the payment of a fine

require the payment of

higher than one thousand

a fine higher than two

liri"

thousand and three

hundred and twenty-

nine euros and thirty-

seven cents (2,329.37)"

article 60(2)

"but not limited to, the

imposition of a fine

(multa) not exceeding one

(multa) not exceeding

thousand liri"

two thousand and three

hundred and twenty-

nine euros and thirty-

seven cents (2,329.37)"

So`jetà

6. article 4(2)(b)

"Any

person

who

"Any person who

Maltija tas-

contravenes

the

contravenes

the

Salib l-A]mar

provisions of paragraph

- Malta Red

(a) shall be guilty of an

Cross Society

offence and shall on

Act,

conviction be liable to a

fine (multa) of not more

than five hundred liri"

than one thousand and

one hundred and sixty-

fo ur euros an d si xty -

nine cents (1,164.69)"

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The words and phrases referred to in the third column of Amendments to

Schedule I, which words and phrases occur in the provisions specified the

the Laws of

in the second column of the said Schedule, which provisions are to be Malta.

found in the enactments referred to in the first column of the said

Schedule, shall be amended in accordance with the amendments

referred to in the fourth column of the said Schedule.

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(Article 3)

Amendments to Subsidiary Legislation made under Chapters 351 - 400

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1. Ports

regulation 32(1) " S u c h r e n t s h a l l n o t

"Such rent shall not

Regulations

exceed twelve cents per

exceed twenty-eight

gross registered ton per

cents (0.28) per gross

day or part thereof for the

registered ton per day or

first thirty days in which

part thereof for the first

such hulk, wreck or

thirty days in which

wreckage shall have been

such hulk, wreck or

lying in any port; not

wreckage shall have

more than forty cents per

been lying in any port;

gross registered ton per

not more than ninety-

day or part thereof for the

three cents (0.93) per

next thirty days, and not

gross registered ton per

m o r e t h a n s e v e n t y -f i v e

day or part thereof for

cents per gross registered

the next thirty days, and

ton per day or part

not more than one euro

thereof"

and seventy-five cents

(1.75)

per

gross

registered ton per day or

part thereof"

proviso

t o "a rent of not more than

"a rent of not more than

regulation 32(1) s e v e n t y - f i v e c e n t s p e r

one euro and seventy-

gross registered ton per

five cents (1.75) per

day or part thereof"

gross registered ton per

day or part thereof"

proviso

t o "the value of which does "the value of which does

regulation 58(1) not exceed three liri"

not exceed six euros and

ninety-nine

cents

(6.99)"

regulation

"shall, on conviction, be "shall, on conviction, be

134(1)

liable to a fine (multa) not liable to a fine (multa)

exceeding five liri"

not exceeding eleven

euros and sixty-five

cents (11.65)"

regulation

"shall, on conviction, be "shall, on conviction, be

134(2)

liable to a fine (multa) not liable to a fine (multa)

exceeding fifty liri"

not exceeding one

hundred and sixteen

euros and forty-seven

cents (116.47)"

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regulation

"shall, on conviction,

134(3)

liable to fine (multa) not

exceeding one hundred

exceeding two hundred

liri"

and thirty-two euros and

ninety-four

cents

(232.94)"

regulation

"shall, on conviction, be

134(4)

liable to fine (multa) not

exceeding fifty liri and to

exceeding one hundred

an additional fine (multa)

and sixteen euros and

not exceeding five liri for

forty-seven

cents

every day"

( 11 6 . 4 7 ) a n d t o a n

additional fine (multa)

not exceeding eleven

euros and sixty-five

cents (11.65) for every

day"

regulation

"shall, on conviction, be "shall, on conviction, be

134(5)

liable to a fine (multa) not liable to a fine (multa)

exceeding five liri"

not exceeding eleven

euros and sixty-five

cents (11.65)"

2. regulation 6

"a fee of five liri (Lm5)"

"a fee of eleven euros

and sixty-five cents

(11.65)"

proviso

t o " s h a l l n o t e x c e e d o n e "shall not exceed two

regulation 33(1) thousand liri"

thousand and three

hundred and twenty-

nine euros and thirty-

seven cents (2,329.37)"

regulation 33(4) "shall be liable to a fine "shall be liable to a fine

(multa) of from fifty to ( m u l t a ) o f f r o m o n e

one hundred liri"

hundred and sixteen

euros and forty-seven

c e nt s (116 . 47 ) t o tw o

hundred and thirty-two

euros and ninety-four

cents (232.94)"

regulation 36(2) "to a fine not exceeding "to a fine not exceeding

twenty liri"

forty-six euros and

fifty-nine cents (46.59)"

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regulation 36(4) "shall be liable to a fine "shall be liable to a fine

(multa) of twenty liri for ( m u l t a ) o f f o r t y - s i x

each such offence"

euros and fifty-nine

cents (46.59) for each

such offence"

regulation 39(8) "in excess of five hundred " i n e x c e s s o f o n e

liri"

thousand and one

hundred and sixty-four

euros and sixty-nine

cents (1,164.69)"

regulation 39(9) " sh a ll n o t e xc ee d t h r ee " s h a l l n o t e x c e e d s i x

thousand liri"

thousand and nine-

hundred and eighty-

eight euros and twelve

cents (6,988.12)"

regulation

"a sum not less than three "a sum not less than six

53(1)(a)

l i r i a n d n o t e x c e e d i n g euros and ninety-nine

twenty liri"

cents (6.99) and not

exceeding forty-six

euros and fifty-nine

cents (46.59)"

proviso

to "in the case of a first

"in the case of a first

regulation 55

offence involving an

o ff e n c e i n v o l v i n g a n

amount not exceeding

three liri"

six euros and ninety-

nine cents (6.99)"

3. regulation

"a sum of not less than "a sum of not less than

14(1)(a)

three liri and not more six euros and ninety-

than twenty liri"

nine cents (6.99) and

not more than forty-six

euros and fifty-nine

cents (46.59)"

proviso

t o "an amount not exceeding " a n

amount

not

regulation 16(1) three liri"

exceeding six euros and

ninety-nine

cents

(6.99)"

4. proviso

to "in the case of a first

"in the case of a first

regulation 6(4) o f f e n c e i n v o l v i n g a n

o ff e n c e i n v o l v i n g a n

amount not exceeding

three liri"

six euros and ninety-

nine cents (6.99)"

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regulation 13

"a fine (multa) of not less

"a fine (multa) of not

than fifty liri but not

less than one hundred

exceeding one hundred

and sixteen euros and

liri"

forty-seven

cents

(116.47) but n ot

exceeding two hundred

and thirty-two euros and

ninety-four

cents

(232.94)"

5. second proviso " w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y " w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y

to regulation 11 b e c o m e s u b j e c t t o t h e become subject to the

payment of five liri"

payment of eleven euros

and sixty-five cents

(11.65)"

regulation 21

"shall be liable, on

conviction, to a fine

(multa) not exceeding one

(multa) not exceeding

hundred liri or to

two hundred and thirty-

imprisonment for a term

two euros and ninety-

not exceeding three

four cents (232.94) or to

m o n t hs or t o bo t h su ch

imprisonment for a term

fine

and

such

not exceeding three

imprisonment and, in the

months or to both such

case of a continuing

fine

and

such

offence, he shall moreover

imprisonment and, in

be liable to an additional

the case of a continuing

fine of not more than five

offence, he shall

liri for each day"

moreover be liable to an

add itional fine of n ot

more than eleven euros

and sixty-five cents

(11.65) for each day"

6. Port (Passenger regulation 3

"a fee of ten liri in respect "a fee of twenty-three

of

each

d e p a r t i n g euros and twenty-nine

passenger"

cents (23.29) in respect

of each departing

passenger"

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7. regulation 6(2)

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding five thousand e x c e e d i n g

eleven

liri"

thousand and six

hundred and forty-six

euros and eighty-seven

cents (11,646.87)"

regulation 7(2)

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding one thousand exceeding two thousand

liri"

and three hundred and

twenty-nine euros and

thirty-seven cents

(2,329.37)"

regulation 8(6)

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding five hundred exceeding one thousand

liri"

and one hundred and

sixty-four euros and

sixty-nine

cents

(1,164.69)"

regulation 12(2) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

e x c e e d i n g s e v e n t y -f i v e exceeding one hundred

liri"

and seventy-four euros

and seventy cents

(174.70)"

regulation 13(2) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

exceeding three thousand exceeding six thousand

liri"

and nine hundred and

eighty-eight euros and

twelve cents (6,988.12)"

regulation 14(2) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

exceeding three thousand exceeding six thousand

liri"

and nine hundred and

eighty-eight euros and

twelve cents (6,988.12)"

regulation

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

16(13)

exceeding one thousand exceeding two thousand

liri"

and three hundred and

twenty-nine euros and

thirty-seven cents

(2,329.37)"

regulation

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

16(16)

exceeding one thousand exceeding two thousand

liri"

and three hundred and

twenty-nine euros and

thirty-seven cents

(2,329.37)"

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AMENDED

regulation

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

16(17)

exceeding four thousand exceeding nine thousand

liri"

and three hundred and

seventeen euros and

forty-nine

cents

(9,317.49)"

regulation 18(2) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

exceeding four thousand exceeding nine thousand

liri"

and three hundred and

seventeen euros and

forty-nine

cents

(9,317.49)"

regulation 21

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

exc eeding two hundred exceeding four hundred

liri"

and sixty-five euros and

eighty-seven cents

(465.87)"

regulation 22(3) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

"a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding five thousand

exceeding

eleven

liri for each offence, and

thousand and six

in the case of a continuing

hundred and forty-six

offence, to a further fine

euros and eighty-seven

(multa) not exceeding five

c e n t s ( 11 , 6 4 6 . 8 7 ) f o r

hundred liri"

each offence, and in the

case of a continuing

offence, to a further fine

(multa) not exceeding

one thousand and one

hundred and sixty-four

euros and sixty-nine

cents (1,164.69)"

regulation 24(2) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

exceeding four thousand exceeding nine thousand

liri"

and three hundred and

seventeen euros and

forty-nine

cents

(9,317.49)"

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regulation 24(3) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

"a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding five thousand

exceeding

eleven

liri for each offence, and

thousand and six

in the case of a continuing

hundred and forty-six

offence, to a further fine

euros and eighty-seven

(multa) not exceeding five

c e n t s ( 11 , 6 4 6 . 8 7 ) f o r

hundred liri"

each offence, and in the

case of a continuing

offence, to a further fine

(multa) not exceeding

one thousand and one

hundred and sixty-four

euros and sixty-nine

cents (1,164.69)"

regulation 25(3) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

exceeding three thousand exceeding six thousand

liri"

and nine hundred and

eighty-eight euros and

twelve cents (6,988.12)"

regulation 28(2) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

"a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding five thousand

exceeding

eleven

liri for each offence, and

thousand and six

in the case of a continuing

hundred and forty-six

offence, to a further fine

euros and eighty-seven

(multa) not exceeding five

c e n t s ( 11 , 6 4 6 . 8 7 ) f o r

hundred liri"

each offence, and in the

case of a continuing

offence, to a further fine

(multa) not exceeding

one thousand and one

hundred and sixty-four

euros and sixty-nine

cents (1,164.69)"

regulation 29(2) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

"a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding five thousand

exceeding

eleven

liri for each offence, and

thousand and six

in the case of a continuing

hundred and forty-six

offence, to a further fine

euros and eighty-seven

(multa) not exceeding five

c e n t s ( 11 , 6 4 6 . 8 7 ) f o r

hundred liri"

each offence, and in the

case of a continuing

offence, to a further fine

(multa) not exceeding

one thousand and one

hundred and sixty-four

euros and sixty-nine

cents (1,164.69)"

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regulation

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

33(21)

exceeding four thousand exceeding nine thousand

liri"

and three hundred and

seventeen euros and

forty-nine

cents

(9,317.49)"

regulation 47

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding four thousand exceeding nine thousand

liri"

and three hundred and

seventeen euros and

forty-nine

cents

(9,317.49)"

regulation 49(2) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

exceeding four thousand exceeding nine thousand

liri"

and three hundred and

seventeen euros and

forty-nine

cents

(9,317.49)"

regulation 52

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding five hundred exceeding one thousand

liri"

and one hundred and

sixty-four euros and

sixty-nine

cents

(1,164.69)"

regulation 56

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding four thousand exceeding nine thousand

liri"

and three hundred and

seventeen euros and

forty-nine

cents

(9,317.49)"

regulation 61

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding five hundred exceeding one thousand

liri"

and one hundred and

sixty-four euros and

sixty-nine

cents

(1,164.69)"

regulation 64(2) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

exceeding four thousand exceeding nine thousand

liri"

and three hundred and

seventeen euros and

forty-nine

cents

(9,317.49)"

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regulation 68

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding four thousand exceeding nine thousand

liri"

and three hundred and

seventeen euros and

forty-nine

cents

(9,317.49)"

regulation 72

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding five hundred exceeding one thousand

liri"

and one hundred and

sixty-four euros and

sixty-nine

cents

(1,164.69)"

regulation 79

"a fine ( multa ) not "a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding four thousand exceeding nine thousand

liri"

and three hundred and

seventeen euros and

forty-nine

cents

(9,317.49)"

8. Commercial

regulation 38(4) "a fine (multa) of not less

"a fine (multa) of not

Vessels

than five hundred liri and

less than one thousand

Regulations

not more than five

and one hundred and

thousand liri"

sixty-four euros and

sixty-nine

cents

(1,164.69) and not more

than eleven thousand

and six hundred and

forty-six euros and

eighty-seven cents

(11,646.87)"

regulation

" a p e n a l t y o f n o t m o r e "a penalty of not more

52(1)(b)

than one thousand liri"

than two thousand and

three hundred and

twenty-nine euros and

thirty-seven cents

(2,329.37)"

regulation

" a p e n a l t y o f n o t m o r e "a penalty of not more

60(1)(b)

than one thousand liri"

than two thousand and

three hundred and

twenty-nine euros and

thirty-seven cents

(2,329.37)"

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regulation 62(1) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

"a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding one thousand

exceeding two thousand

liri, for each such offence,

and three hundred and

and in the case of a

twenty-nine euros and

continuing offence or

thirty-seven cents

offences, to a further fine

(2,329.37), for each

not exceeding five

such offence, and in the

hundred liri"

case of a continuing

offence or offences, to a

further

fine

not

exceeding one thousand

and one hundred and

sixty-four euros and

sixty-nine

cents

(1,164.69)"

9. regulation 35(4) "a penalty not exceeding "a penalty not exceeding

five thousand liri"

eleven thousand and six

hundred and forty-six

euros and eighty-seven

cents (11,646.87)"

regulation 37(2) "a disciplinary penalty not "a disciplinary penalty

exceeding one hundred n o t e x c e e d i n g t w o

liri"

hundred and thirty-two

euros and ninety-four

cents (232.94)"

regulation

"a sum not exceeding five "a sum not ex ceedin g

56(1)(a)

hundred liri"

one thousand and one

hundred and sixty-four

euros and sixty-nine

cents (1,164.69)"

10. regulation

"a penalty of not more

t h a n € 11,646 .87 in

16(1)(b)

than Lm5,000 in respect

of each such offence and

respect of each such

in the case of a continuing

offence and in the case

offence or offences, to a

of a continuing offence

further fine not exceeding

or offences, to a further

Lm500"

fine not exceeding

€1,164.69"

regulation 16(4) " s h a l l

not

exceed

"shall not exceed

€ 11, 6 4 6 . 8 7 f o r e a c h

Lm5,000 for each such

such offence, and in the

offence, and in the case of

a continuing offence or

case of a continuing

offences, to a further fine

offence or offences, to a

not exceeding Lm500 for

further

fine

not

exceeding €1,164.69 for

each offence"

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

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AMENDED

11. Vessel Traffic

regulation 15(1) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

"a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding €11,646.87

Monitoring and

exceeding five thousand

Reporting

liri for each such offence,

for each such offence,

Requirements

and in the case of a

Regulations

continuing offence or

offences, to a further fine

o ff e n c e s , t o a f u r t h e r

not exceeding five

fine not exceeding

€1,164.69"

hundred liri"

12. Ports Security

regulation 49

"a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding €11,646.87,

Regulations

exceeding five thousand

liri, and in the case of a

and in the case of a

continuing offence, to a

further fine (multa) not

exceeding €1,164.69"

exceeding five hundred

liri"

regulation 50

"a fine ( multa ) of five

"a fine ( multa ) of

€11,646.87, and in the

thousand liri, and in the

case of a continuing

offence, to a further fine

(multa) of €1,164.69"

(multa) of five hundred

liri"

"shall be Lm0.97 per "shall be € 2.26 per

13. Ports (Handling regulation 5(1)

of Baggage)

passenger"

Regulations

14. Planning

regulation 5(a)

"subject to a minimum of "subject to a minimum

of €186.35"

Appeals (Fees)

Lm80"

Regulations

regulation 5(b)

"subject to a minimum of "subject to a minimum

Lm80 and a maximum of o f € 1 8 6 . 3 5 a n d a

maximum of €4,658.75"

Lm2000"

regulation 5(c)

"subject to a minimum of "subject to a minimum

of €186.35"

Lm80"

regulation 5(d)

"Lm25"

"€58.23"

regulation 5(e)

"subject to a minimum of "subject to a minimum

of €69.88"

Lm30"

15. Fees payable on

regulation 2

"shall be fifty liri"

"shall be one hundred

the Filing of

and sixteen euros and

Judicial Acts in

forty-seven

cents

connection with

(116.47)"

Appeals

Regulations

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

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16. Environmental

regulation 41(1) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

Impact

exceeding one thousand exceeding two thousand

Assessment

liri"

and three hundred and

Regulations

twenty-nine euros and

thirty-seven cents

(2,329.37)"

regulation 41(2) " a f i n e ( m u l t a ) n o t

"a fine ( multa ) not

exceeding five hundred

exceeding one thousand

liri and in respect of a

and one hundred and

second or subsequent

sixty-four euros and

offence to a fine (multa)

sixty-nine

cents

not exceeding one

(1,164.69) and in

thousand liri"

respect of a second or

subsequent offence to a

fine

( multa )

not

exceeding two thousand

and three hundred and

twenty-nine euros and

thirty-seven cents

(2,329.37)"

17. Development

regulation 3

"shall be five liri"

"shall be eleven euros

Planning (Fee

and sixty-five cents

for Certificate)

(11.65)"

Regulations

18. Development

regulation

"for the removal of "for the removal of

clamps .............. Lm 100" clamps .......... €232.94"

Planning

9(1)(a)

(Clamping and

Removal of

proviso

t o "the fee is ............... Lm "the fee is ...............

Objects used for

€93.17"

regulation

40"

Illegal

9(1)(a)

Development)

Regulations

regulation

"during the first twenty- "during the first twenty-

9(1)(b)

four hours or part thereof f o u r h o u r s o r p a r t

............. Lm 45"

thereof

€104.82"

regulation

"after the first twenty-four "after the first twenty-

9(1)(c)

h o u r s p e r d a y o r p a r t fo ur h ou rs per d a y or

thereof ............... Lm 50" part thereof ...............

€116.47"

regulation

" o r a n y o t h e r f o r m o f "or any other form of

9(1)(d)

d i s p o s a l o f t h e o b j e c t disposal of the object

.......... €116.47"

.......... Lm 50"

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AMENDED

regulation 11

"a fine (multa) of not less

"a fine (multa) of not

than one hundred liri and

less than two hundred

not more than one

and thirty-two euros and

thousand liri"

ninety-four

cents

(232.94) and not more

than two thousand and

three hundred and

twenty-nine euros and

thirty-seven cents

(2,329.37)"

proviso

t o "a fine (multa) of not less

"a fine (multa) of not

regulation 11

than five hundred liri and

less than one thousand

not more than five

and one hundred and

thousand liri"

sixty-four euros and

sixty-nine

cents

(1,164.69) and not more

than eleven thousand

and six hundred and

forty-six euros and

eighty-seven cents

(11,646.87)"

19. Local Councils

regulation

"costing ten liri or over"

"costing twenty-three

(Financial)

23(1)(a)

euros and twenty-nine

Regulations

cents (23.29) or over"

regulation

"orders,

contracts,

"orders, contracts,

24(4)(a)

agreements or items not

exceeding five hundred

exceeding one thousand

liri"

and one hundred and

sixty-four euros and

sixty-nine

cents

(1,164.69)"

regulation

"orders,

contracts,

"orders, contracts,

24(4)(b)

agreements or items

exceeding five hundred

exceeding one thousand

liri but not exceeding two

and one hundred and

thousand liri"

sixty-four euros and

sixty-nine

cents

(1,164.69) but not

exceeding four thousand

and six hundred and

fifty-eight euros and

seventy-five cents

(4,658.75)"

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

PROVISION

AMENDMENT

AMENDED

regulation

"orders,

contracts,

"orders, contracts,

24(4)(c)

agreements, or items

exceeding two thousand

exceeding four thousand

liri"

and six hundred and

fifty-eight euros and

seventy-five cents

(4,658.75)"

regulation 38(3) "shall be one hundred liri" "shall be two hundred

and thirty-two euros and

ninety-four

cents

(232.94)"

20. regulation 10(2) " b et wee n tw o t ho us and

"between four thousand

and one liri (Lm 2001)

and six hundred and

and five thousand liri (Lm

sixty-one euros and

5000)"

eight cents (€4,661.08)

and eleven thousand and

six hundred and forty-

six euros and eighty-

seven

cents

(€11,646.87) "

regulation 12

"together with a deposit of "together with a deposit

fifty liri"

of one hundred and

sixteen euros and forty-

seven cents (116.47)"

marginal note to " W h e r e c o n t r a c t v a l u e " Where contract value

exceeds €11,646.87"

regulation 17

exceeds Lm5000"

regulation 17

"where the contract value " w h e r e t h e c o n t r a c t

exceeds five thousand liri" v a l u e e x c e e d s e l e v e n

thousand and six

hundred and forty-six

euros and eighty-seven

cents (11,646.87)"

21. bye-law 3.3

"a fee of forty cents per "a fee of ninety-three

day"

cents (0.93) per day"

bye-law 5.1.1

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a fine ( a mm e n d a ) of

twenty liri"

forty-six euros and

fifty-nine cents (46.59)"

bye-law 5.1.2

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a fine ( a mm e n d a ) of

thirty liri"

sixty-nine euros and

eighty-eight cents

(69.88)"

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

ENACTMENT

PROVISION

AMENDMENT

AMENDED

bye-law 5.2

"a fine ( ammenda ) of

"a fine ( am m e n da ) o f

thirty liri, and in the case

sixty-nine euros and

of a continuing offence, to

eighty-eight cents

a further fine (ammenda)

(69.88), and in the case

of five liri"

of a continuing offence,

to a further fine

( ammenda ) of eleven

euros and sixty-five

cents (11.65)"

22. Skips (|ebbu[

bye-law 3.3.1

"f ifty cents p er day for "one euro and sixteen

Local Council)

every skip"

cents (1.16) per day for

Bye-Laws

every skip"

bye-law 3.3.2

"ten cents per day for "twenty-three cents

every bin on wheels"

(0.23) per day for every

bin on wheels"

bye-law 6.1.1

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a fine ( am m e n da ) o f

twenty liri"

forty-six euros and

fifty-nine cents (46.59)"

bye-law 6.1.2

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a fine ( am m e n da ) o f

thirty liri"

sixty-nine euros and

eighty-eight cents

(69.88)"

bye-law 6.2

"a fine ( ammenda ) of

"a fine ( am m e n da ) o f

thirty liri, and in the case

sixty-nine euros and

of a continuing offence, to

eighty-eight cents

a further fine (ammenda)

(69.88), and in the case

of five liri for each day"

of a continuing offence,

to a further fine

( ammenda ) of eleven

euros and sixty-five

cents (11.65) for each

day"

bye-law 6.3

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a fine ( am m e n da ) o f

thirty liri"

sixty-nine euros and

eighty-eight cents

(69.88)"

23. Notice Boards

bye-law 5.1.1

"a fine (ammenda) of ten "a fine ( am m e n da ) o f

(}amrun Local

liri"

twenty-three euros and

twenty-nine

cents

Council)

Bye-Laws

(23.29)"

bye-law 5.1.2

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a fine ( am m e n da ) o f

twenty liri"

forty-six euros and

fifty-nine cents (46.59)"

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

ENACTMENT

PROVISION

AMENDMENT

AMENDED

bye-law 5.1.3

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a fine ( a mm e n d a ) of

thirty liri"

sixty-nine euros and

eighty-eight cents

(69.88)"

bye-law 5.1.4

"a fine (ammenda) of five "a fine (ammenda) of

liri for each day"

eleven euros and sixty-

five cent s (11.65) for

each day"

24. Protection of

bye-law 8.1.1

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a fine ( a mm e n d a ) of

Public Grounds

twenty liri"

forty-six euros and

(}amrun Local

fifty-nine cents (46.59)"

Council)

Bye-Laws

bye-law 8.1.2

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a fine ( a mm e n d a ) of

thirty liri"

sixty-nine euros and

eighty-eight cents

(69.88)"

bye-law 8.1.3

"a fine (ammenda) of five "a fine ( a mm e n d a ) of

liri for each day"

eleven euros and sixty-

five cent s (11.65) for

each day"

25. Skips (Pietà

bye-law 4.4.1

"fifty cents per day"

"one euro and sixteen

Local Council)

cents (1.16) per day"

Bye-Laws

bye-law 4.4.2

"ten cents per day"

"twenty-three cents

(0.23) per day"

bye-law 7.1.1

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a fine ( a mm e n d a ) of

twenty liri"

forty-six euros and

fifty-nine cents (46.59)"

bye-law 7.1.2

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a fine ( a mm e n d a ) of

thirty liri"

sixty-nine euros and

eighty-eight cents

(69.88)"

bye-law 7.2

"a fine ( ammenda ) of

"a fine ( a mm e n d a ) of

thirty liri, and in the case

sixty-nine euros and

of a continuing offence, to

eighty-eight cents

a further fine (ammenda)

(69.88), and in the case

of five liri for each day"

of a continuing offence,

to a further fine

( ammenda ) of eleven

euros and sixty-five

cents (11.65) for each

day"

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

ENACTMENT

PROVISION

AMENDMENT

AMENDED

bye-law 7.3

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a fine ( am m e n da ) o f

thirty liri"

sixty-nine euros and

eighty-eight cents

(69.88)"

26. Advertisements bye-law 4

"a fine ( ammenda ) of

"a fine ( am m e n da ) o f

on Street

twenty liri (Lm20.00) for

forty-six euros and

Furniture (Pietà

such contravention, and to

fifty-nine

cents

( € 46.59) for such

Local Council)

a further fine (ammenda)

Bye-Laws

of one lira (Lm1.00) for

contravention, and to a

every day"

further fine (ammenda)

of two euros and thirty-

three cents (€2.33) for

every day"

27. Administration

bye-law 7.5.1

"not less than twenty-five "not less than fifty-eight

of Garden of

cents per adult"

cents (0.58) per adult"

Serenity (Santa

Lu`ija Local

bye-law 7.7

"which in no case shall "which in no case shall

Council)

exceed one hundred liri exceed two hundred and

Bye-Laws

(Lm 100)"

thirty-two euros and

ninety-four

cents

(€232.94)"

bye-law 7.8.1

"a sum not exceeding one "a sum not exceeding

hundred liri (Lm 100)"

two hundred and thirty-

two euros and ninety-

four cents (€232.94)"

bye-law 12

"a fine ( ammenda ) of

"a fine ( am m e n da ) o f

thirty liri (Lm 30) for such

sixty-nine euros and

cont raven tion , and t o a

eighty-eight cents

( € 69.88) for such

further fine (ammenda) of

five liri (Lm 5) for every

contravention, and to a

day"

further fine (ammenda)

of eleven euros and

sixty-five

cents

(€11.65) for every day"

28. Advertisements

bye-law 4

"a fine ( ammenda ) of

"a fine ( am m e n da ) o f

on Street

twenty liri (Lm20.00) for

forty-six euros and

Furniture (San

such contravention, and to

fifty-nine

cents

( € 46.59) for such

Pawl il-Ba]ar

a further fine (ammenda)

Local Council)

of not less than one lira

contravention, and to a

Bye-Laws

(L m 1 . 00 ) a nd n ot m o re

further fine (ammenda)

than five liri (Lm5.00) for

of not less than two

every day"

euros and thirty-three

cents (€2.33) and not

more than eleven euros

and sixty-five cents

(€11.65) for every day"

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

PROVISION

AMENDMENT

AMENDED

29. bye-law 3.4

"shall be fined twenty liri "shall be fined forty-six

(Lm20) together with one e u r o s a n d f i f t y - n i n e

lira (Lm1) for every day" cents (€46.59) together

with two euros and

thirty-three

cents

(€2.33) for every day"

30. bye-law 4

"a fine ( ammenda ) of

"a fine ( a mm e n d a ) of

twenty-five liri (Lm25.00)

fifty-eight euros and

for such contravention,

twenty-three cents

( € 58.23) for such

and to a further fine

( ammenda ) of five liri

contravention, and to a

(Lm5.00) for every day"

further fine (ammenda)

of eleven euros and

sixty-five

cents

(€11.65) for every day"

31. proviso to bye- "at a nominal fee of one lira "at a nominal fee of two

law 7

(Lm1)"

euros and thirty-three

cents (€2.33)"

bye-law 11.1

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) n o t " a fine (ammenda) not

exceeding thirty liri (Lm 30) e x c e e d i n g s i x t y - n i n e

for such contravention"

euros and eighty-eight

cents (€69.88) for such

contravention"

bye-law 11.2

"A fine (ammenda) of five " A fine (ammenda) of

l i r i ( L m 5 ) m a y a l s o b e eleven euros and sixty-

imposed"

five cents (€11.65) may

also be imposed"

32. regulation 15(3) " ( 3 ) T h e f o l l o w i n g " ( 3 ) T h e f o l l o w i n g

r e m u n e r a t i o n s h a l l b e remuneration shall be

p a y a b l e t o f u l l -t i m e p a y a b l e t o f u l l -t i m e

Council employees

(a) Officer in Scale 11

a minimum of Lm 5,014 a

minimum

of

and a maximum of Lm € 11 , 6 7 9 . 4 8 a n d a

maximum of €13,179.59

5,658 per annum;

per annum;

(b) Officer in Scale 13

a minimum of Lm 4,438 a

minimum

of

and a maximum of Lm € 10,337.76 and a

maximum of €11,679.48

5,014 per annum;

per annum;

(c) Officer in Scale 15

a minimum of Lm 3,926 a minimum of €9,145.12

and a maximum of Lm and a maximum of

€10,337.76 per annum;

4,438 per annum;

(d) Officer in Scale 16

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

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AMENDMENT

AMENDED

a minimum of Lm 3,786 a minimum of €8,819.01

and a maximum of Lm and a maximum of

€9,722.80 per annum;

4,174 per annum;

(e) Officer in Scale 18

a minimum of Lm 3,361 a minimum of €7,829.02

and a maximum of Lm and a maximum of

€8,593.06 per annum.

3,689 per annum.

(This scale is not applicable ( T h i s s c a l e i s n o t

to clerical employees).

applicable to clerical

employees).

The rates indicated above T h e r a t e s i n d i c a t e d

i n c l u d e c o s t o f l i v i n g above include cost of

i n c r e a s e f o r t h e y e a r living increase for the

2001."

year 2001."

regulation 34

"Lm 400 - for Ph.D.;

"€931.75 - for Ph.D.;

€698.81 - for a Masters

Lm 300 - for a Mast ers

degree;

€ 465.87 - for a First

Lm 200 - for a First

Degree; and

€232.94 - for a diploma"

Lm 100 - for a diploma"

33. Skips (Attard

bye-law 4.4.1

"fifty cents (50c) per day "one euro and sixteen

Local Council)

for every skip"

cents (1.16) per day for

Bye-Laws

every skip"

bye-law 4.4.2

"ten cents (10c) per day " t w e n t y - t h r e e c e n t s

for every bin"

(0.23) per day for every

bin"

bye-law 7.7.1

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a f i ne (a m me n d a ) o f

twenty liri, (Lm20)"

forty-six euros and

fifty-nine

cents

(€46.59)"

bye-law 7.7.2

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a f i ne (a m me n d a ) o f

thirty liri (Lm30)"

sixty-nine euros and

eighty-eight cents

(€69.88)"

bye-law 7.2

"a fine ( ammenda ) of

"a f i ne (a m me n d a ) o f

thirty liri, (Lm30), and in

sixty-nine euros and

eighty-eight cents

the case of a continuing

( € 69.88), and in the

offence, to a further fine

( ammenda ) of five liri

case of a continuing

(Lm5) for each day"

offence, to a further fine

( ammenda ) of eleven

euros and sixty-five

cents (€11.65) for each

day"

WORD/PHRASE TO BE

ENACTMENT

PROVISION

AMENDMENT

AMENDED

bye-law 7.3

" a f i n e ( a m m e n d a ) o f "a f i n e ( a m m e n d a) of

thirty liri (Lm30)"

sixty-nine euros and

eighty-eight cents

(€69.88)"

34. Advertisements

bye-law 4

"a fine ( ammenda ) of

"a f i n e ( a m m e n d a) of

on Street

twenty liri (Lm20) for

forty-six euros and

Furniture

such contravention, and to

fifty-nine

cents

( € 46.59) for such

(Attard Local

a further fine (ammenda)

Council)

of not less than one lira

contravention, and to a

Bye-Laws

(Lm 1.00 ) an d no t mo re

further fine (ammenda)

than five liri (Lm5) for

of not less than two

every day"

euros and thirty-three

cents (€2.33) and not

more than eleven euros

and sixty-five cents

(€11.65) for every day"

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The words and phrases referred to in the third column of Amendments to

Schedule II, which words and phrases occur in the provisions Subsidiary

Legislation.

specified in the second column of the said Schedule, which provisions

are to be found in the enactments referred to in the first column of the

said Schedule, shall be amended in accordance with the amendments

referred to in the fourth column of the said Schedule.

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(Article 4)

Amendments to Schedules, Annexes, Tables, Forms etc.,

of the Chapters of the Laws of Malta 351 - 400

1. The General Elections Act, Cap. 354 shall be amended as follows

(1) Note 2 in the Twelfth Schedule thereof shall be substituted by the

following

"(2) For all items over fifty-eight cents (0.58) unless from the

nature of the case (e.g. postage) a receipt is not obtainable, vouchers

have to be attached.".

(2)

The Fourteenth Schedule thereof shall be amended as follows

(a)

article 43(1) shall be substituted by the following

"43. (1) Every payment made by an election agent in respect

of any expenses incurred on account of or in respect of the conduct or

management of an election shall, except where less than fifty-eight

cents (0.58), be vouched for by a bill stating the particulars and by a

receipt.";

(b)

article 45(1) shall be substituted by the following

"45. (1) The candidate at an election may pay any personal

expenses incurred by him on account of or in connection with or

incidental to such election to an amount not exceeding twenty-seven

euros and ninety-five cents (27.95), but any further personal expenses

so incurred by him shall be paid by his election agent.";

(c)

article 46 shall be substituted by the following

"46.(1)Subject to such exception as may be allowed in

pursuance of this Ordinance, no sum shall be paid and no expense

shall be incurred by a candidate at an election or his election

agent, whether before, during, or after an election on account of or

in respect of the conduct or management of such election, in

excess of one thousand and four hundred euros (1,400)

Provided that there shall not be included in such amount any

expenditure incurred by the candidate for his personal expenses,

nor the fee, if any, paid to the election agent not exceeding two

hundred and thirty-five euros (235) .

(2)In the case of candidates standing for election in the same

division as members of the same political party, the expenses of

such candidates may be added together and there shall not be

deemed to have been a contravention of this article unless the

aggregate expenses of such candidates, when added together,

exceed either the sum of one thousand and four hundred euros (1,400)

multiplied by the number of such candidates or the sum of seven

thousand euros (7,000) , whichever is the smaller: provided that if the

aggregate of such expenses exceeds either of the sums aforesaid,

the expenses of each such candidate shall be separated from the

expenses of the others and the provisions of subarticle (1) shall

apply.

(3) Any candidate or election agent who knowingly acts in

contravention of this article shall be guilty of an illegal practice.";

(d)

article 51 shall be substituted by the following

"51.When any return of election expenses and the

declarations made in respect thereof have been lodged with the

commissioners, the commissioners shall, as soon as may be, cause

a notice of the date on which the return and the declarations have

been lodged, and of the time and place at which they can be

inspected to be affixed in some conspicuous place in the

commissioners’ office and to be published in the Government

Gazette, and any person shall be entitled, on payment of a fee of

twelve cents (0.12), to inspect any such return or declarations and,

on payment of a fee of fourteen cents (0.14) for every folio of 120

words, to obtain a copy or copies of any part thereof.";

(e)

article 52(1) shall be substituted by the following

"52.(1)Any person committing an illegal practice shall, on

conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding four hundred

and sixty-five euros (465) and shall in consequence of such

conviction become incapable, during a period of four years from

the date of conviction, of being registered as a voter or voting at

any election or of being elected a member, and if before that date

he has been elected a member, his election shall, subject to the

provisions of article 55 of the Constitution of Malta, be vacated

from the date of such conviction."; and

(f)

article 57(1) shall be substituted by the following

"57.(1)Any person who commits the offence of personation,

treating, undue influence, or bribery or aids, abets, counsels, or

procures the commission of the offence of personation, and any

candidate or election agent who knowingly makes the declaration,

as to election expenses required by article 50, falsely, shall be

guilty of a corrupt practice and shall be liable, on conviction, in

the discretion of the court, to a fine (multa) not exceeding one

thousand and one hundred and sixty euros (1,160) , or to imprisonment

for a term not exceeding six months, or to both such fine (multa)

and imprisonment, and shall in consequence of such conviction

become incapable, for a period of seven years from the date of his

conviction of being registered as a voter or voting at an election

under this Ordinance, or of being elected a member, and if at that

date he has been elected member, his election shall, subject to the

provisions of article 55 of the Constitution of Malta, be vacated

from the date of such conviction.".

2. The Third Schedule to the Local Councils Act, Cap. 363, shall be

amended as follows

(a)

regulation 23(1) and the proviso thereto shall be substituted by

the following

"23. (1)A candidate at any election shall deposit, or cause to be

deposited on his behalf, with the Commission, before his nomination

can be accepted, the sum of ninety euros (90) , and if he fails to do so, the

nomination shall not be accepted by the commissioners

Provided that the Minister may, from time to time, by notice in

the Gazette specify a higher amount which in no case shall exceed seven

hundred euros (700) ";

(b) the provisos in regulation 94(1) shall be substituted by the

following

"Provided that this regulation shall not be deemed to apply to

any sum disbursed by any person out of his own money for any expense

legally incurred by himself and not exceeding five hundred and eighty-

two euros and thirty-four cents (582.34), if such sum is not repaid to

him

Provided further that the Minister may, from time to time, by

notice in the Gazette specify higher sums which in no case shall exceed

one thousand and one hundred and sixty-four euros and sixty-nine cents

(1,164.69)".

(c)

regulation 95(1) and the proviso thereto shall be substituted by

the following

"95. (1)Every payment made by a candidate in respect of any

expenses incurred on account of or in respect of the conduct or

management of an election shall, except where less than fifty-eight

euros and twenty-three cents (58.23), be vouched for by a bill stating

the particulars and by a receipt

Provided that the Minister may, from time to time, by notice in

the Gazette specify higher sums which in no case shall exceed two

hundred and thirty-two euros and ninety-four cents (232.94)";

(d)

regulation 97 shall be substituted by the following

"97. (1) Subject to such exception as may be allowed in

pursuance of these regulations, no sum shall be paid and no expense

shall be incurred by a candidate at an election, whether before, during,

or after an election on account of or in respect of the conduct or

management of such election, in excess of one thousand and one

hundred and sixty-five euros (1,165) or twenty-five cents (0.25) for

every registered voter in the locality contested by the candidate

whichever is the higher

Provided that the Minister may, from time to time, by notice in

the Gazette specify higher sums which in no case shall exceed two

thousand and three hundred and thirty euros (2,330) or fifty cents

(0.50) for every registered voter in the locality contested by the

candidate whichever is the higher.

(2) In the case of candidates standing for election in the same

locality as members of the same political party, the expenses of such

candidates may be added together and there shall not be deemed to have

been a contravention of this regulation unless the aggregate expenses of

such candidates, when added together, exceed either the sum of one

thousand and one hundred and sixty-five euros (1,165) multiplied by

the number of such candidates or the sum of forty-six thousand and

five hundred and ninety euros (46,590), whichever is the smaller

Provided that the Minister may, from time to time, by notice in

the Gazette specify higher sums which in no case shall exceed either the

sum of two thousand and three hundred and thirty euros (2,330)

multiplied by the number of such candidates or the sum of ninety-three

thousand and one hundred and eighty euros (93,180) whichever is the

smaller

Provided further that if the aggregate of such expenses exceeds

either of the sums aforesaid, the expenses of each such candidate shall

be separated from the expenses of the others and the provisions of

subregulation (1) shall apply.

(3) Any candidate who knowingly acts in contravention of this

regulation shall he guilty of an illegal practice.";

(e)

regulation 102, shall be substituted by the following

"102. When any return of election expenses and the declarations

made in respect thereof have been lodged with the commissioners, the

commissioners shall, as soon as may be, cause a notice of the date on

which the return and the declarations have been lodged, and of the time

and p1lace at which they can be inspected to be affixed in some

conspicuous place in the Electoral Office and to be published in the

Gazette, and any person shall be entitled, on payment of a fee of two

euros and thirty cents (2.30), to inspect any such return or declarations

and, on payment of a fee of two euros and thirty-three cents (2.33) for

every folio of 120 words, to obtain a copy or copies of any part

thereof.";

(f)

regulation 103(1) and the proviso thereto shall be substituted by

the following

"103.(1)Any person committing an illegal practice shall, on

conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding one thousand and

one hundred and sixty-four euros and sixty-nine cents (1,164.69)

Provided that the Minister may, from time to time, by notice in

the Gazette specify higher penalties which in no case shall exceed a fine

(multa) not exceeding six thousand and nine hundred and eighty-eight

euros and twelve cents (6,988.12)".

(g) regulation 108(1) and the proviso thereto shall be substituted by

the following

"108.(1)Any person who commits the offence of personation,

treating, undue influence, or bribery or aids, abets, counsels, or procures

the commission of the offence of personation, and any candidate who

knowingly makes the declaration, as to election expenses required by

regulation 101, falsely, shall be guilty of a corrupt practice and shall be

liable, on conviction, in the discretion of the court, to a fine (multa) not

exceeding two thousand and three hundred and twenty-five euros

(2,325), or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to

both such fine (multa) and imprisonment, and shall in consequence of

such conviction become incapable, for a period of seven years from the

date of his conviction of being registered as a voter or voting at an

election under the Act, or of being elected a councillor, and if at that

date he has been elected councillor, his election shall be vacated from

the date of such conviction

Provided that the Minister may, from time to time, by notice in

the Gazette specify higher penalties which in no case shall exceed a fine

(multa) of twenty-three thousand and two hundred and ninety euros

(23,290).";

(h) regulation 117 and the proviso thereto shall be substituted by the

following

"117. Any person who knowingly makes or subscribes to a false

declaration or otherwise gives false information in connection with the

registration, transfer or cancellation of any voter shall be guilty of an

offence against these regulations and shall on conviction be liable to

imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or to a fine (multa)

not exceeding one hundred and sixteen euros and forty-seven cents

(116.47) or to both such imprisonment and fine

Provided that the Minister may, from time to time, by notice in

the Gazette specify higher penalties which in no case shall exceed a fine

(multa) not exceeding one thousand and one hundred and sixty-four

euros and sixty-nine cents (1,164.69).";

(i)

regulation 118 and the proviso thereto shall be substituted by the

following

"118. Every person who misconducts himself in any polling

place or contravenes any of the provisions of regulation 35 or 36 or

takes part in any public meeting or public demonstration held in

contravention of any of the provisions of these regulations, or fails to

obey the lawful order of the assistant commissioners or other lawful

authority in relation to an election, shall on conviction be liable to a fine

(multa) not exceeding one hundred and sixteen euros and forty-seven

cents (116.47)

Provided that the Minister may, from time to time, by notice in

the Gazette specify higher penalties which in no case shall exceed a fine

(multa) not exceeding two hundred and thirty-two euros and ninety-four

cents (232.94).";

(j)

in regulation 119(1) for the words "shall be guilty of an offence

and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine (multa) not exceeding one

thousand and one hundred and sixty euros (1,160) or to imprisonment for a

term not exceeding six months or to both such fine and imprisonment

Provided that the Minister may, from time to time, by notice in the

Gazette specify higher penalties which in no case shall exceed a fine (multa)

not exceeding six thousand and nine hundred and eighty euros (6,980).",

there shall be substituted the words "shall be guilty of an offence and shall be

liable, on conviction, to a fine (multa) not exceeding one thousand and one

hundred and sixty-four euros and sixty-nine cents (1,164.69) or to

imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both such fine and

imprisonment

Provided that the Minister may, from time to time, by notice in the

Gazette specify higher penalties which in no case shall exceed a fine (multa)

not exceeding six thousand and nine hundred and eighty euros (6,980).";

(k) regulation 120 and the proviso thereto shall be substituted by the

following

"120. Every principal assistant electoral commissioner and

every assistant commissioner who shall reveal the manner of voting of

any voter when such manner of voting shall have come to his

knowledge in the course of the exercise of his functions under these

regulations shall be guilty of an offence, and shall, on conviction, be

liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding two hundred and thirty euros

(230) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or to both

such fine and imprisonment

Provided that the Minister may, from time to time, by notice in

the Gazette specify higher penalties which in no case shall exceed a fine

(multa) not exceeding one thousand and one hundred and sixty euros

(1,160).";

(l)

regulation 121(1) and the proviso thereto shall be substituted by

the following

"121.(1)During the day on which an election for councillors is

held and during the day immediately preceding such an election, no

person shall hold a public demonstration or shall address any public

meeting or any other gathering whatsoever in any place or building

accessible to the public, or on the broadcasting media, on any matter

intended or likely to influence voters in the exercise of the franchise, or

publish or cause to be published any newspaper, printed matter or other

means of communication to the public containing any matter aforesaid,

or issue or cause to be issued any statement or declaration on any matter

aforesaid or knowingly distribute any newspaper, printed matter, or

other means of communication, or any statement or declaration as

aforesaid, and any person acting in contravention of any of the

provisions of this regulation shall be liable on conviction to a fine

(multa) not exceeding one thousand and one hundred and sixty euros

(1,160) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to

both such fine and imprisonment

Provided that the Minister may, from time to time, by notice in

the Gazette specify higher penalties which in no case shall exceed a fine

(multa) not exceeding six thousand and nine hundred and eighty euros

(6,980).".

3. The Motor Vehicles Registration Tax Act, Cap. 368 shall be amended as

(a)

the First Schedule thereof shall be substituted by the following

"FIRST SCHEDULE

[Article 6(1)]

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

Number

Tractors (other than tractors of H.S. heading No. 87.09)

1.011.000

1. Pedestrian controlled tractors ................................

0%

1.012.000

2. Road tractors for semi-trailers ...............................

0%

1.013.000

3. Track-laying tractors .............................................

0%

1.014.000

4. Other .....................................................................

0%

Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons,

including the driver

1.021.000

1. Scheduled buses ....................................................

6%

1.022.000

2. Unscheduled buses or coaches ..............................

24%

1.023.000

3. Minibuses for the transport of passengers against

payment

1.023.001

3.1. new ................................................................

21%

1.023.002

3.2. used ...............................................................

21%

but not less

than €8,152

per vehicle

1.024.000

4. Midibuses and private minibuses with engine

1.024.001

4.1. of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1500cc ..

50.5%

1.024.002

4.2. of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc ........

60%

1.025.000

5. Other (excluding electric vehicles)

1.025.001

5.1. Vans for the transport of eleven persons, including

the driver

1.025.010

5.1.1. for use as chauffeur driven motor vehicle

30%

1.025.020

5.1.2. other motor vehicles with engine

1.025.021

5.1.2.1. of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1500cc

50.5%

1.025.022

5.1.2.2. of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc

60%

1.025.050

5.2. Other ..............................................................

60%

1.026.100

6. Electric vehicles

1.026.110

6.1. battery driven electric vehicles ......................

0%

1.026.120

6.2. petrol (or diesel) electric hybrid vehicles

1.026.121

6.2.1. scheduled buses .......................................

2%

1.026.131

6.2.2. other ........................................................

16.5%

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

87.03

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally

designed for the transport of persons (other than those

of H.S. heading No. 87.02), including station wagons and

racing cars

1.031.000

1. Vehicles specially designed for travelling on snow; golf

cars and similar vehicles ..........................

50.5%

2. Other vehicles, with spark/compression-ignition internal

1.032.000

combustion engine

2.1 of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1000cc

1.032.001

1.032.002

2.1.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab ...........

50.5%

1.032.005

2.1.2 Vehicles of unitary (monocoque) structure fitted

with engine and a body consisting only of the driver’s

cab

and

the

bare

rear

platform

50.5%

1.032.010

2.1.3 Other vehicles, new

2.1.3.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.011

1.032.012

2.1.3.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles ............

30%

1.032.013

2.1.3.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

term hire ............................................

30%

1.032.014

2.1.3.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

term hire .............................................

50.5%

1.032.015

2.1.3.1.4 other ............................................

50.5%

1.032.016

2.1.3.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

50.5%

1.032.020

2.1.3.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

48.5%

1.032.030

2.1.3.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

20%

1.032.035

2.1.3.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.040

2.1.3.5 For other use ......................................

50.5%

1.032.050

2.1.4 Other vehicles used

1.032.051

2.1.4.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.052

2.1.4.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles

1.032.053

2.1.4.1.1.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

manufactured on the thirty-first of December

30%

1975 or before and certified authentic by a body

but not less

than €1,665

approved

by

the

Authority

per vehicle

1.032.054

2.1.4.1.1.2 limousines and faithful replicas of

30%

classic, vintage and veteran vehicles recognised

but not less

than €1,665

as

such

by

the

Authority

per vehicle

1.032.055

2.1.4.1.1.3 other ....................................

50.5%

but not less

than €2,795

per vehicle

1.032.056

2.1.4.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

50.5%

term hire ............................................

but not less

than €2,795

per vehicle

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.032.057

2.1.4.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

50.5%

term hire .............................................

but not less

than €2,795

per vehicle

1.032.058

2.1.4.1.4 other ............................................

50.5%

but not less

than €2,795

per vehicle

1.032.059

2.1.4.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

50.5%

but not less

than €2,795

per vehicle

1.032.060

2.1.4.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

48.5%

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

but not less

than €2,690

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

per vehicle

1.032.070

2.1.4.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

50.5%

but not less

than €2,795

per vehicle

1.032.075

2.1.4.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.080

2.1.4.5 For other use

1.032.081

2.1.4.5.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

certified authentic by a body approved by the

Authority

1.032.082

2.1.4.5.1.1 vehicles manufactured before or on

11%

the thirty-first of December, 1955 .

but not less

than €617 per

vehicle

1.032.083

2.1.4.5.1.2 vehicles manufactured on or after

25.5%

the first of January, 1956, but not after the

but not less

than €1,420

thirty-first December, 1975 ......

per vehicle

1.032.084

2.1.4.5.2 other ............................................

50.5%

but not less

than €2,795

per vehicle

1.032.101

2.2 of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000cc but not

exceeding 1300cc

1.032.102

2.2.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab ....

50.5%

1.032.105

2.2.2 Vehicles of unitary (monocoque) structure fitted

with engine and a body consisting only of the driver’s

cab

and

the

bare

rear

platform

50.5%

1.032.110

2.2.3 Other vehicles, new

1.032.111

2.2.3.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.112

2.2.3.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles ............

30%

1.032.113

2.2.3.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

term hire ............................................

30%

1.032.114

2.2.3.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

term hire .............................................

50.5%

1.032.115

2.2.3.1.4 other ............................................

50.5%

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.032.116

2.2.3.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

50.5%

1.032.120

2.2.3.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

48.5%

1.032.130

2.2.3.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

20%

1.032.135

2.2.3.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.140

2.2.3.5 For other use ......................................

50.5%

1.032.150

2.2.4 Other vehicles used

1.032.151

2.2.4.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.152

2.2.4.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles

1.032.153

2.2.4.1.1.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

30%

manufactured on the thirty-first of December

but not less

than €2,084

1975 or before and certified authentic by a body

approved by the Authority ....................

per vehicle

1.032.154

2.2.4.1.1.2 limousines and faithful replicas of

30%

classic, vintage and veteran vehicles recognised

but not less

than €2,084

as such by the Authority ...................................

per vehicle

1.032.155

2.2.4.1.1.3 other ....................................

50.5%

but not less

than €3,494

per vehicle

1.032.156

2.2.4.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

50.5%

term hire ............................................

but not less

than €3,494

per vehicle

1.032.157

2.2.4.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

50.5%

term hire .............................................

but not less

than €3,494

per vehicle

1.032.158

2.2.4.1.4 other ............................................

50.5%

but not less

than €3,494

per vehicle

1.032.159

2.2.4.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

50.5%

but not less

than €3,494

per vehicle

1.032.160

2.2.4.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

48.5%

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

but not less

than €3,354

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

per vehicle

1.032.170

2.2.4.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

50.5%

but not less

than €3,494

per vehicle

1.032.175

2.2.4.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.180

2.2.4.5 For other use

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.032.181

2.2.4.5.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

certified authentic by a body approved by the

Authority

1.032.182

2.2.4.5.1.1 vehicles manufactured before or on

11%

the thirty-first of December, 1955 .

but not less

than €768 per

vehicle

1.032.183

2.2.4.5.1.2 vehicles manufactured on or after

25.5%

the first of January, 1956, but not after the

but not less

than €1,770

thirty-first December, 1975 ......

per vehicle

1.032.184

2.2.4.5.2 other ............................................

50.5%

but not less

than €3,494

per vehicle

1.032.201

2.3 of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1300cc but not

exceeding 1500cc

1.032.202

2.3.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab ...........

53%

1.032.205

2.3.2 Vehicles of unitary (monocoque) structure fitted

with engine and a body consisting only of the driver’s

cab

and

the

bare

rear

platform

53%

1.032.210

2.3.3 Other vehicles, new

1.032.211

2.3.3.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.212

2.3.3.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles ............

30%

1.032.213

2.3.3.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

term hire ............................................

30%

1.032.214

2.3.3.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

term hire .............................................

53%

1.032.215

2.3.3.1.4 other ............................................

53%

1.032.216

2.3.3.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

53%

1.032.220

2.2.3.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

48.5%

1.032.230

2.3.3.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

20%

1.032.235

2.3.3.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.240

2.3.3.5 For other use ......................................

53%

1.032.250

2.3.4 Other vehicles used

1.032.251

2.3.4.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.252

2.3.4.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles

1.032.253

2.3.4.1.1.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

manufactured on the thirty-first of December

30%

1975 or before and certified authentic by a body

but not less

than €2,911

approved

by

the

Authority

per vehicle

1.032.254

2.3.4.1.1.2 limousines and faithful replicas of

30%

classic, vintage and veteran vehicles recognised

but not less

than €2,911

as such by the Authority ..............................

per vehicle

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.032.255

2.3.4.1.1.3 other ....................................

53%

but not less

than €5,124

per vehicle

1.032.256

2.3.4.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

53%

term hire ............................................

but not less

than €5,124

per vehicle

1.032.257

2.3.4.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

53%

term hire .............................................

but not less

€5,124 per

vehicle

1.032.258

2.3.4.1.4 other ............................................

53%

but not less

than €5,124

per vehicle

1.032.259

2.3.4.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

53%

but not less

than €5,124

per vehicle

1.032.260

2.3.4.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

48.5%

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

but not less

than €4,693

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

per vehicle

1.032.270

2.3.4.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

53%

but not less

than €5,124

per vehicle

1.032.275

2.3.4.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.280

2.3.4.5 For other use

1.032.281

2.3.4.5.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

certified authentic by a body approved by the

Authority

1.032.282

2.3.4.5.1.1 vehicles manufactured before or on

11%

the thirty-first of December, 1955.

but not less

than €1,071

per vehicle

1.032.283

2.3.4.5.1.2 vehicles manufactured on or after

26.5%

the first of January, 1956, but not after the

but not less

than €2,562

thirty-first December, 1975 ......

per vehicle

1.032.284

2.3.4.5.2 other ............................................

53%

but not less

than €5,124

per vehicle

1.032.301

2.4 of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not

exceeding 1800cc

1.032.302

2.4.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab ...........

60%

1.032.305

2.4.2 Vehicles of unitary (monocoque) structure fitted

with engine and a body consisting only of the driver’s

cab and the bare rear platform .....................................

60%

1.032.310

2.4.3 Other vehicles, new

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.032.311

2.4.3.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.312

2.4.3.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles ............

30%

1.032.313

2.4.3.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

term hire ............................................

30%

1.032.314

2.4.3.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

term hire .............................................

60%

1.032.315

2.4.3.1.4 other ............................................

60%

1.032.316

2.4.3.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

60%

1.032.320

2.4.3.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

48.5%

1.032.330

2.4.3.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

20%

1.032.335

2.4.3.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.340

2.4.3.5 For other use ......................................

60%

1.032.350

2.4.4 Other vehicles used

1.032.351

2.4.4.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.352

2.4.4.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles

1.032.353

2.4.4.1.1.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

manufactured on the thirty-first of December

30%

1975 or before and certified authentic by a body

but not less

than €3,377

approved

by

the

Authority

per vehicle

1.032.354

2.4.4.1.1.2 limousines and faithful replicas of

30%

classic, vintage and veteran vehicles recognised

but not less

than €3,377

as such by the Authority .........................

per vehicle

1.032.355

2.4.4.1.1.3 other ....................................

60%

but not less

than €6,755

per vehicle

1.032.356

2.4.4.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

60%

term hire ............................................

but not less

than €6,755

per vehicle

1.032.357

2.4.4.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

60%

term hire .............................................

but not less

than €6,755

per vehicle

1.032.358

2.4.4.1.4 other ............................................

60%

but not less

than €6,755

per vehicle

1.032.359

2.4.4.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

60%

but not less

than €6,755

per vehicle

1.032.360

2.4.4.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

48.5%

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

but not less

than €5,462

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

per vehicle

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.032.370

2.4.4.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

60%

but not less

than €6,755

per vehicle

1.032.375

2.4.4.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.380

2.4.4.5 For other use

1.032.381

2.4.4.5.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

certified authentic by a body approved by the

Authority

1.032.382

2.4.4.5.1.1 vehicles manufactured before or on

16.5%

the thirty-first of December, 1955 .

but not less

than €1,863

per vehicle

1.032.383

2.4.4.5.1.2 vehicles manufactured on or after

30%

the first of January, 1956, but not after the

but not less

than €3,377

thirty-first December, 1975 ......

per vehicle

1.032.384

2.4.4.5.2 other ............................................

60%

but not less

than €6,755

per vehicle

1.032.401

2.5 of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1800cc but not

exceeding 2000cc

1.032.402

2.5.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab ...........

65%

1.032.405

2.5.2 Vehicles of unitary (monocoque) structure fitted

with engine and a body consisting only of the driver’s

cab

and

the

bare

rear

platform

65%

1.032.410

2.5.3 Other vehicles, new

1.032.411

2.5.3.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.412

2.5.3.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles ............

30%

1.032.413

2.5.3.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

term hire ............................................

30%

1.032.414

2.5.3.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

term hire .............................................

65%

1.032.415

2.5.3.1.4 other ............................................

65%

1.032.416

2.5.3.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

65%

1.032.420

2.5.3.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

48.5%

1.032.430

2.5.3.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

20%

1.032.435

2.5.3.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.440

2.5.3.5 For other use ......................................

65%

1.032.450

2.5.4 Other vehicles used

1.032.451

2.5.4.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.452

2.5.4.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.032.453

2.5.4.1.1.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

manufactured on the thirty-first of December

30%

1975 or before and certified authentic by a body

but not less

than €4,518

approved

by

the

Authority

per vehicle

1.032.454

2.5.4.1.1.2 limousines and faithful replicas of

30%

classic, vintage and veteran vehicles recognised

but not less

than €4,518

as such by the Authority .......................

per vehicle

1.032.455

2.5.4.1.1.3 other ....................................

65%

but not less

than €9,783

per vehicle

1.032.456

2.5.4.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

65%

term hire ............................................

but not less

than €9,783

per vehicle

1.032.457

2.5.4.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

65%

term hire .............................................

but not less

than €9,783

per vehicle

1.032.458

2.5.4.1.4 other ............................................

65%

but not less

than €9,783

per vehicle

1.032.459

2.5.4.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

65%

but not less

than €9,783

per vehicle

1.032.460

2.5.4.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

48.5%

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

but not less

than €7,302

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

per vehicle

1.032.470

2.5.4.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

65%

but not less

than €9,783

per vehicle

1.032.475

2.5.4.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.480

2.5.4.5 For other use

1.032.481

2.5.4.5.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

certified authentic by a body approved by the

Authority

1.032.482

2.5.4.5.1.1 vehicles manufactured before or on

16.5%

the thirty-first of December, 1955 .

but not less

than €2,492

per vehicle

1.032.483

2.5.4.5.1.2 vehicles manufactured on or after

32.5%

the first of January, 1956, but not after the

but not less

than €4,891

thirty-first December, 1975 ......

per vehicle

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.032.484

2.5.4.5.2 other ................................................

65%

but not less

than €9,783

per vehicle

1.032.501

2.6 of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2000cc but not

exceeding 2500cc

1.032.502

2.6.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab ...........

75%

1.032.505

2.6.2 Vehicles of unitary (monocoque) structure fitted

with engine and a body consisting only of the driver’s

cab and the bare rear platform ..................

75%

1.032.510

2.6.3 Other vehicles, new

1.032.511

2.6.3.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.512

2.6.3.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles ............

30%

1.032.513

2.6.3.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

term hire ............................................

30%

1.032.514

2.6.3.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

term hire .............................................

75%

1.032.515

2.6.3.1.4 other ............................................

75%

1.032.516

2.6.3.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

75%

1.032.520

2.6.3.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

48.5%

1.032.530

2.6.3.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

20%

1.032.535

2.6.3.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.540

2.6.3.5 For other use ............................

75%

1.032.550

2.6.4 Other vehicles used

1.032.551

2.6.4.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.552

2.6.4.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles

1.032.553

2.6.4.1.1.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

manufactured on the thirty-first of December

30%

1975 or before and certified authentic by a body

but not less

than €6,801

approved

by

the

Authority

per vehicle

1.032.554

2.6.4.1.1.2 limousines and faithful replicas of

30%

classic, vintage and veteran vehicles recognised

but not less

than €6,801

as such by the Authority ...................

per vehicle

1.032.555

2.6.4.1.1.3 other ....................................

75%

but not less

than €17,004

per vehicle

1.032.556

2.6.4.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

75%

term hire ............................................

but not less

than €17,004

per vehicle

1.032.557

2.6.4.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

75%

term hire .............................................

but not less

than €17,004

per vehicle

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.032.558

2.6.4.1.4 other ............................................

75%

but not less

than €17,004

per vehicle

1.032.559

2.6.4.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

75%

but not less

than €17,004

per vehicle

1.032.560

2.6.4.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

48.5%

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

but not less

than €11,006

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

per vehicle

1.032.570

2.6.4.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

75%

but not less

than €17,004

per vehicle

1.032.575

2.6.4.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.580

2.6.4.5 For other use

1.032.581

2.6.4.5.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

certified authentic by a body approved by the

Authority

1.032.582

2.6.4.5.1.1 vehicles manufactured before or on

16.5%

the thirty-first of December, 1955 .

but not less

than €3,750

per vehicle

1.032.583

2.6.4.5.1.2 vehicles manufactured on or after

37.5%

the first of January, 1956, but not after the

but not less

than €8,502

thirty-first December, 1975 ......

per vehicle

1.032.584

2.6.4.5.2 other ............................................

75%

but not less

than €17,004

per vehicle

1.032.601

2.7 of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2500cc but not

exceeding 3000cc

1.032.602

2.7.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab ...........

75%

1.032.605

2.7.2 Vehicles of unitary (monocoque) structure fitted

with engine and a body consisting only of the driver’s

cab

and

the

bare

rear

platform

75%

1.032.610

2.7.3 Other vehicles, new

1.032.611

2.7.3.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.612

2.7.3.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles ............

30%

1.032.613

2.7.3.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

term hire ............................................

30%

1.032.614

2.7.3.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

term hire .............................................

75%

1.032.615

2.7.3.1.4 other ............................................

75%

1.032.616

2.7.3.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

75%

1.032.620

2.7.3.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

48.5%

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.032.630

2.7.3.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

20%

1.032.635

2.7.3.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.640

2.7.3.5 For other use ......................................

75%

1.032.650

2.7.4 Other vehicles used

1.032.651

2.7.4.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.652

2.7.4.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles

1.032.653

2.7.4.1.1.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

manufactured on the thirty-first of December

30%

1975 or before and certified authentic by a body

but not less

than €7,826

approved

by

the

Authority

per vehicle

1.032.654

2.7.4.1.1.2 limousines and faithful replicas of

30%

classic, vintage and veteran vehicles recognised

but not less

than €7,826

as such by the Authority ....................

per vehicle

1.032.655

2.7.4.1.1.3 other ....................................

75%

but not less

than €19,566

per vehicle

1.032.656

2.7.4.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

75%

term hire ............................................

but not less

than €19,566

per vehicle

1.032.657

2.7.4.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

75%

term hire .............................................

but not less

than €19,566

per vehicle

1.032.658

2.7.4.1.4 other ............................................

75%

but not less

than

€19,566 per

vehicle

1.032.659

2.7.4.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

75%

but not less

than €19,566

per vehicle

1.032.660

2.7.4.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

48.5%

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

but not less

than €12,660

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

per vehicle

1.032.670

2.7.4.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

75%

but not less

than €19,566

per vehicle

1.032.675

2.7.4.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.680

2.7.4.5 For other use

1.032.681

2.7.4.5.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

certified authentic by a body approved by the

Authority

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.032.682

2.7.4.5.1.1 vehicles manufactured before or on

16.5%

the thirty-first of December, 1955 .

but not less

than €4,309

per vehicle

1.032.683

2.7.4.5.1.2 vehicles manufactured on or after

37.5%

the first of January, 1956, but not after the

but not less

than €9,783

thirty-first December, 1975 ......

per vehicle

1.032.684

2.7.4.5.2 other ............................................

75%

but not less

than €19,566

per vehicle

1.032.701

2.8 of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3000cc

1.032.702

2.8.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab ...........

75%

1.032.705

2.8.2 Vehicles of unitary (monocoque) structure fitted

with engine and a body consisting only of the driver’s

cab

and

the

bare

rear

platform

75%

1.032.710

2.8.3 Other vehicles, new

1.032.711

2.8.3.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.712

2.8.3.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles ............

30%

1.032.713

2.8.3.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

term hire ............................................

30%

1.032.714

2.8.3.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

term hire .............................................

75%

1.032.715

2.8.3.1.4 other ............................................

75%

1.032.716

2.8.3.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

75%

1.032.720

2.8.3.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

48.5%

1.032.730

2.8.3.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

20%

1.032.735

2.8.3.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.740

2.8.3.5 For other use ......................................

75%

1.032.750

2.8.4 Other vehicles used

1.032.751

2.8.4.1 For use as motor vehicle for hire

1.032.752

2.8.4.1.1 chauffeur driven vehicles

1.032.753

2.8.4.1.1.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

manufactured on the thirty-first of December

30%

1975 or before and certified authentic by a body

but not less

than €10,249

approved

by

the

Authority

per vehicle

1.032.754

2.8.4.1.1.2 limousines and faithful replicas of

30%

classic, vintage and veteran vehicles recognised

but not less

than €10,249

as such by the Authority .................

per vehicle

1.032.755

2.8.4.1.1.3 other ....................................

75%

but not less

than €25,623

per vehicle

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.032.756

2.8.4.1.2 self-drive vehicles intended for short

75%

term hire ............................................

but not less

than €25,623

per vehicle

1.032.757

2.8.4.1.3 self-drive vehicles intended for long

75%

term hire .............................................

but not less

than €25,623

per vehicle

1.032.758

2.8.4.1.4 other ............................................

75%

but not less

than €25,623

per vehicle

1.032.759

2.8.4.1.5 quad bikes to be used on the road

75%

but not less

than €25,623

per vehicle

1.032.760

2.8.4.2 Ambulances, prison vans, hearses, and light

48.5%

weight three-wheeled vehicles having the

but not less

than €16,573

characteristic of a motor vehicle of this sub-heading

per vehicle

1.032.770

2.8.4.3 Taxi-cars ...........................................

75%

but not less

than €25,623

per vehicle

1.032.775

2.8.4.4 Racing cars, go-karts and quad bikes not

suitable to be used on the road .................

6.5%

1.032.780

2.8.4.5 For other use

1.032.781

2.8.4.5.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

certified authentic by a body approved by the

Authority

1.032.782

2.8.4.5.1.1 vehicles manufactured before or on

16.5%

the thirty-first of December, 1955 .

but not less

than €5,637

per vehicle

1.032.783

2.8.4.5.1.2 vehicles manufactured on or after

37.5%

the first of January, 1956, but not after the

but not less

than €12,811

thirty-first December, 1975 ......

per vehicle

1.032.784

2.8.4.5.2 other ............................................

75%

but not less

than €25,623

per vehicle

1.033.000

3. Electric vehicles

1.033.010

3.1 battery driven electric vehicles .......................

0%

1.033.020

3.2 petrol (or diesel) electric hybrid vehicles ........

16.5%

1.034.000

4. Other

1.034.010

4.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab ..................

60%

1.034.020

4.2 Vehicles of unitary (monocoque) structure fitted with

engine and a body consisting only of the driver's cab and

the bare rear platform ............

60%

1.034.030

4.3 Other

1.034.040

4.3.1 New ..........................................................

60%

1.034.050

4.3.2 Other ........................................................

60%

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

87.04

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

1. Dumpers designed for off-highway use

1.041.001

1.1 Light Dumpers ................................................

31%

1.042.001

1.2 Other

1.042.010

1.2.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab ...........

57.5%

but not less

than €3,447

per vehicle

1.042.020

1.2.2 Other ……….................…………………

57.5%

but not less

than €3,750

per vehicle

2. Other, with compression-ignition internal combustion

piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)

1.043.000

2.1 g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes

1.043.001

2.1.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab ...........

57.5%

but not less

than €3,447

per vehicle

1.043.010

2.1.2 Vehicles of unitary (monocoque) structure fitted

57.5%

with engine and a body consisting only of the driver’s

but not less

than €3,447

cab and the bare rear platform ....................

per vehicle

1.043.020

2.1.3 Other

1.043.025

2.1.3.1 New ...................................................

57.5%

1.043.030

2.1.3.2 Other

1.043.031

2.1.3.2.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

certified authentic by a body approved by the

Authority

1.043.032

2.1.3.2.1.1 vehicles manufactured before or on

10.5%

the thirty-first of December 1955 ..

but not less

than €628 per

vehicle

1.043.033

2.1.3.2.1.2 vehicles manufactured on or after

28.5%

the first of January 1956 but not after the thirty-

but not less

than €1,712

first of December 1975 ...

per vehicle

1.043.034

2.1.3.2.2 other ............................................

57.5%

but not less

than €3,447

per vehicle

1.044.000

2.2 g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20

tonnes

1.044.001

2.2.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab

1.044.011

2.2.1.1 New ...................................................

24%

1.044.020

2.2.1.2 Other .................................................

57.5%

but not less

than €3,447

per vehicle

1.044.030

2.2.2 Other

1.044.041

2.2.2.1 New ...................................................

24%

1.044.050

2.2.2.2 Other

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.044.051

2.2.2.2.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

certified authentic by an approved body

1.044.052

2.2.2.2.1.1 vehicles manufactured before or on

10.5%

the thirty-first of December 1955 ..

but not less

than €1,257

per vehicle

1.044.053

2.2.2.2.1.2 vehicles manufactured on or after

28.5%

the first of January 1956 but not after the thirty-

but not less

than €3,424

first of December 1975 ...

per vehicle

1.044.054

2.2.2.1.2 other ............................................

57.5%

but not less

than €6,894

per vehicle

1.045.000

2.3 g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes

1.045.001

2.3.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab

1.045.011

2.3.1.1 New ...................................................

24%

1.045.020

2.3.1.2 Other .................................................

57.5%

but not less

than

€4,402 per

vehicle

1.045.030

2.3.2 Other

1.045.041

2.3.2.1 New ...................................................

24%

1.045.050

2.3.2.2 Other

1.045.051

2.3.2.2.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

certified authentic by a body approved by the

Authority

1.045.052

2.3.2.2.1.1 vehicles manufactured before or on

10.5%

the thirty-first of December 1955 ..

but not less

than

€1,362 per

vehicle

1.045.053

2.3.2.2.1.2 vehicles manufactured on or after

28.5%

the first of January 1956 but not after the thirty-

but not less

first of December 1975 ...

than

€3,692 per

vehicle

1.045.054

2.3.2.2.2 other ............................................

57.5%

but not less

than €7,430

per vehicle

3. Other, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston

engine

1.046.000

3.1 g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes

1.046.010

3.1.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab ...........

57.5%

but not less

than

€3,447 per

vehicle

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.046.020

3.1.2 Vehicles of unitary (monocoque) structure fitted

57.5%

with engine and a body consisting only of the driver’s

but not less

cab and the bare rear platform .....................

than

€3,447 per

vehicle

1.046.030

3.1.3 Other

1.046.040

3.1.3.1 New ...................................................

57.5%

1.046.050

3.1.3.2 Other

1.046.051

3.1.3.2.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

certified authentic by a body approved by the

Authority

1.046.052

3.1.3.2.1.1 vehicles manufactured before or on

10.5%

the thirty-first of December 1955 ..

but not less

than €628 per

vehicle

1.046.053

3.1.3.2.1.2 vehicles manufactured on or after

28.5%

the first of January 1956 but not after the thirty-

but not less

than €1,712

first of December 1975 ...

per vehicle

1.046.054

3.1.3.2.2 other ............................................

57.5%

but not less

than €3,447

per vehicle

1.047.000

3.2 g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes

1.047.010

3.2.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab

1.047.021

3.2.1.1 New ...................................................

24%

1.047.030

3.2.1.2 Other .................................................

57.5%

but not less

than

€3,447 per

vehicle

1.047.040

3.2.2 Other

1.047.051

3.2.2.1 New ...................................................

24%

1.047.060

3.2.2.2 Other

1.047.061

3.2.2.2.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles

certified authentic by a body approved by the

Authority

1.047.062

3.2.2.2.1.1 vehicles manufactured before or on

10.5%

the thirty-first of December 1955 ..

but not less

than €1,257

per vehicle

1.047.063

3.2.2.2.1.2 vehicles manufactured on or after

28.5%

the first of January 1956 but not after the thirty-

but not less

first of December 1975 ...

than

€3,424 per

vehicle

1.047.064

3.2.2.2.2 other ............................................

57.5%

but not less

than €6,894

per vehicle

4. Other (excluding electric vehicles)

1.048.010

4.1 Chassis fitted with engine and cab ..................

57.5%

Goods

Rate of Tax

4.2 Vehicles of unitary (monocoque) structure fitted with

engine and a body consisting only of the driver’s cab and

the bare platform ...................

57.5%

4.3 Other

4.3.1 New ..........................................................

57.5%

4.3.2 Other ........................................................

57.5%

but not less

than

€7,430 per

vehicle

4.3.3 New tipper trucks, with a g.v.w. exceeding 5

tonnes, whose front end of the platform can be

pneumatically

or

hydraulically

raised

0%

4.3.4 New refuse disposal trucks with a g.v.w.

exceeding 5 tonnes ...........................................

0%

5. Electric vehicles

5.1. battery driven electric vehicles ......................

0%

5.2. petrol (or diesel) electric hybrid vehicles .......

16.5%

Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those

principally designed for the transport of persons or

goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries,

fire fighting vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries, road

sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops,

mobile radiological units)

1. Crane lorries ..........................................................

0%

2. Mobile drilling derricks ........................................

0%

3. Fire fighting vehicles ............................................

0%

4. Concrete-mixer lorries ..........................................

0%

5. Other

5.1. Breakdown lorries .........................................

0%

5.2. Concrete-pumping lorries ..............................

0%

5.3. Other ..............................................................

0%

Chassis fitted with engine, for the motor vehicles of H.S.

heading Nos. 87.01 to 87.05

1. For tractors (other than tractors of H.S. heading 87.09) The rates of tax

applicable in

categories 1 to

4 as per H.S.

Code No.

87.01

2. For motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more The rates of tax

persons, including the driver .....................................

applicable in

categories 1 to

6 as per H.S.

Code No.

87.02

3. For motor cars and other motor vehicles principally The rates of tax

designed for the transport of persons (other than those of

applicable in

heading No. 87.02), including station wagons and racing categories 1 to

cars ..................................

4 as per H.S.

Code No.

87.03

Goods

Rate of Tax

4. For motor vehicles for the transport of goods ........

The rates of tax

applicable in

categories 1 to

5 as per H.S.

Code No.

87.04

5. For special purpose motor vehicles, other than those The rates of tax

principally designed for the transport of persons or goods

applicable in

(for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting categories 1 to

vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries,

5 as per H.S.

spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological

Code No.

units) .......................

87.05

Bodies (including cabs), for the motor vehicles of H.S.

heading Nos. 87.01 to 87.05

0%

Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings

Nos. 87.01 to 87.05

1. For tractors (other than tractors of H.S. heading 87.09)

1.1 Motor vehicle chassis frames ..........................

The rates of tax

applicable in

categories 1 to

4 as per H.S.

Code No.

87.01

1.2 Other parts ......................................................

0%

2. For motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more

persons, including the driver

2.1 Motor vehicle chassis frames ..........................

The rates of tax

applicable in

categories 1 to

6 as per H.S.

Code No.

87.02

2.2 Other parts ......................................................

0%

3. For motor cars and other motor vehicles principally

designed for the transport of persons (other than those of

heading No. 87.02), including station wagons and racing

cars

3.1 Motor vehicle chassis frames ..........................

The rates of tax

applicable in

categories 1 to

4 as per H.S.

Code No.

87.03

3.2 Other parts ......................................................

0%

4. For motor vehicles for the transport of goods

4.1 Motor vehicle chassis frames ..........................

The rates of tax

applicable in

categories 1 to

5 as per H.S.

Code No.

87.04

4.2 Other parts ......................................................

0%

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.085.000

5. For special purpose motor vehicles, other than those

principally designed for the transport of persons or goods

(for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting

vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries,

spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological

units)

1.085.001

5.1 Motor vehicle chassis frames ..........................

The rates of tax

applicable in

categories 1 to

5 as per H.S.

Code No.

87.05

1.085.010

5.2 Other parts ......................................................

0%

87.09

1.091.000

Works trucks, self-propelled, not fitted with lifting or

handling equipment, of the type used in factories,

warehouses, dock areas or airports for short distance

transport of goods, tractors of the type used on railway

station platforms, parts of the foregoing vehicles

0%

87.10

1.101.000

Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, motorised,

whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such

vehicles

0%

87.11

Motor cycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with

an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars

1.111.000

1. With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a

cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc

1.111.010

1.1 Cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor

1.111.011

1.1.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles certified

authentic by a body approved by the Authority

1.111.012

1.1.1.1 manufactured before or on the thirty-first of

December 1955 ..................................

6.5%

1.111.013

1.1.1.2 manufactured on or after the first of January

1956 but not after the thirty-first of December 1975

14.5%

1.111.014

1.1.2 other .........................................................

28.5%

1.111.020

1.2 Other

1.111.021

1.2.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles certified

authentic by a body approved by the Authority

1.111.022

1.2.1.1 manufactured before or on the thirty-first of

6.5%

December 1955 ..................................

but not less

than €25 per

vehicle

1.111.023

1.2.1.2 manufactured on or after the first of January

14.5%

1956 but not after the thirty-first of December 1975

but not less

than €53 per

vehicle

1.111.024

1.2.2 other .........................................................

28.5%

but not less

than €104 per

vehicle

1.112.000

2. With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of

cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc

1.112.010

2.1 Cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.112.011

2.1.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles certified

authentic by a body approved by the Authority

1.112.012

2.1.1.1 manufactured before or on the thirty-first of

December 1955 ..................................

6.5%

1.112.013

2.1.1.2 manufactured on or after the first of January

1956 but not after the thirty-first of December 1975

14.5%

1.112.014

2.1.2 other .........................................................

28.5%

1.112.020

2.2 Other

1.112.030

2.2.1 With cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not

exceeding 125cc

1.112.031

2.2.1.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles certified

authentic by a body approved by the Authority

1.112.032

2.2.1.1.1 manufactured before or on the thirty-first

6.5%

of December 1955 .....................

but not less

than €46 per

vehicle

1.112.033

2.2.1.1.2 manufactured on or after the first of

14.5%

January 1956 but not after the thirty-first of

but not less

than €102 per

December 1975 ......................................

vehicle

1.112.034

2.2.1.2 other ..................................................

28.5%

but not less

than €198 per

vehicle

1.112.040

2.2.2 With cylinder capacity exceeding 125cc but not

250cc

1.112.041

2.2.2.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles certified

authentic by a body approved by the Authority

1.112.042

2.2.2.1.1 manufactured before or on the thirty-first

6.5%

of December 1955 .....................

but not less

than €69 per

vehicle

1.112.043

2.2.2.1.2 manufactured on or after the first of

21%

January 1956 but not after the thirty-first of

but not less

than €228 per

December 1975 ......................................

vehicle

1.112.044

2.2.2.2 other ..................................................

42%

but not less

than €454 per

vehicle

1.113.000

3. With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of

cylinder capacity exceeding 250cc but not exceeding 500cc

1.113.001

3.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles certified

authentic by a body approved by the Authority

1.113.002

3.1.1 manufactured before or on the thirty-first of

6.5%

December 1955 .............................................

but not less

than €83 per

vehicle

1.113.003

3.1.2 manufactured on or after the first of January

21%

1956 but not after the thirty-first of December 1975 .....

but not less

than €267 per

vehicle

H.S. Code

VERA Code

Goods

Rate of Tax

No.

Number

1.113.004

3.2 other ...............................................................

42%

but not less

than €535 per

vehicle

1.114.000

4. With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of

cylinder capacity exceeding 500cc but not exceeding 800cc

1.114.001

4.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles certified

authentic by a body approved by the Authority

1.114.002

4.1.1 manufactured before or on the thirty-first of

6.5%

December 1955 .............................................

but not less

than €109 per

vehicle

1.114.003

4.1.2 manufactured on or after the first of January

21%

1956 but not after the thirty-first of December 1975

but not less

than €349 per

vehicle

1.114.004

4.2 other ...............................................................

42%

but not less

than €698 per

vehicle

1.115.000

5. With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of

cylinder capacity exceeding 800cc

1.115.001

5.1 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles certified

authentic by a body approved by the Authority

1.115.002

5.1.1 manufactured before or on the thirty-first of

6.5%

December 1955 .............................................

but not less

than €228 per

vehicle

1.115.003

5.1.2 manufactured on or after the first of January

21%

1956 but not after the thirty-first of December 1975

but not less

than €733 per

vehicle

1.115.004

5.2 other ...............................................................

42%

but not less

than €146 per

vehicle

1.116.000

6. Battery driven electric motorcycles .......................

0%

1.117.000

7. Other .....................................................................

42%

87.13

1.131.000

Invalid carriages, whether or not motorised or otherwise

mechanically propelled ..........................

0%

87.14

Parts and accessories of vehicles of H.S. headings

number 87.11 to 87.13

1.141.000

1. Chassis frames for motorcycles (including mopeds) and The rates of tax

for cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without

applicable in

side-cars ................................

categories 1 to

7 as per H.S.

Code No. 87.11

1.142.000

2. Invalid carriages chassis frames ............................

The rates of tax

applicable in

H.S. Code No.

87.13

1.143.000

3. Other parts ............................................................

0%.".

(b) the Fifth Schedule thereof shall be substituted by the following

" FIFTH SCHEDULE

(Article 17A)

Registration tax for temporary registered vehicles

Product

Temporary registered vehicles

4. The Schedule to the Bunkering (Fuels) Tax Act, Cap 381, shall be

substituted as follows

"SCHEDULE

(Article 3)

Fuel falling under H.S. 2710.00.69.00; a tax of 93 cents per metric ton or part thereof.

Fuel falling under H.S. 2710.00.78.00; a tax of 47 cents per metric ton or part thereof.".

5. The Excise Duty Act, Cap. 382, shall be amended as follows

(a)

the Second, Third and Fourth Schedule thereof shall be

substituted as follows

"SECOND SCHEDULE

ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Description of excise goods

BEER

If produced by small and independent breweries with an annual

production not exceeding 200,000 hectolitres of beer.

Products containing a mixture of beer with non-alcoholic

drinks.

The term 'beer' covers any product falling within Customs

Tariff Heading No. 2203 or any product containing a mixture of

beer with non-alcoholic drinks falling within Customs Tariff

Heading No. 2206, in either case with an actual alcoholic strength

by volume exceeding 0.5% vol.

WINE

1. The term 'still wine' covers all products falling within

Customs Tariff Heading Nos. 2204 and 2205, except sparkling

wine as defined in paragraph 2 below

-

which have an actual alcoholic strength by volume

exceeding 1.2% vol., but not exceeding 15% vol., provided that

the alcohol contained in the finished product is entirely of

fermented origin, or

-

which have an actual alcoholic strength by volume

exceeding 15% vol., and not exceeding 18% vol., provided they

have been produced without any enrichment and that the alcohol

contained in the finished product is entirely of fermented origin.

2. The term 'sparkling wine' covers all products falling

within Customs Tariff Heading Nos. 2204.10, 2204.21.10,

2204.29.10 and 2205 and which

-

are contained in bottles with 'mushroom stoppers' held in

place by ties or fastenings, or they have an excess pressure due to

carbon dioxide in solution of three bar or more,

-

have an actual alcoholic strength by volume exceeding

1.2% vol., but not exceeding 15% vol., provided that the alcohol

contained in the finished product is entirely of fermented origin.

FERMENTED BEVERAGES

1. The term 'still fermented beverages' covers all products

falling within Customs Tariff Heading Nos. 2204 and 2205 but

not falling under Wine above, and products falling within

Customs Tariff Heading No. 2206, except other sparkling

fermented beverages as defined in paragraph 2 below and any

product covered under Beer above

-

having an actual alcoholic strength by volume exceeding

1.2% vol., but not exceeding 10% vol.,

-

having an actual alcoholic strength by volume exceeding

10% but not exceeding 15% vol., provided that the alcohol

contained in the product is entirely of fermented origin.

2. The term 'sparkling fermented beverages' covers all

products falling within Customs Tariff Heading No. 2206 00 30 as

well as products falling within Customs Tariff Heading Nos.

2204.10, 2204.21.10, 2204.29.10 and 2205 not mentioned under

'Wine' above which

-

are contained in bottles with 'mushroom stoppers' held in

place by ties or fastenings, or they have an excess pressure due to

carbon dioxide in solution of three bar or more,

-

have an actual alcoholic strength by volume exceeding

1.2% vol., but not exceeding 13% vol.,

-

have an actual alcoholic strength by volume exceeding

13%, but not exceeding 15% vol., provided that the alcohol

contained in the product is entirely of fermented origin.

INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS

The term 'intermediate products' covers all products of an

actual alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 1.2% vol., but not

exceeding 22% vol., and falling within Customs Tariff Heading

Nos. 2204, 2205 and 2206 but not mentioned under Beer or Wine

or Fermented Beverages above.

NOTE:Still fermented beverages falling within the scope of

paragraph 1 under Fermented Beverages which have an actual

alcoholic strength exceeding 5.5% vol., and which are not

entirely of fermented origin, and any sparkling fermented

beverages falling within the scope of paragraph 2 under

Fermented Beverages which have an actual alcoholic strength

exceeding 8.5% vol., and which are not entirely of fermented

origin are to be treated as Intermediate Products.

ETHYL ALCOHOL

The term 'ethyl alcohol' covers

-

all products with an actual alcoholic strength by volume

exceeding 1.2% volum e which fall within Customs Tariff

Heading Nos. 2207 and 2208, even when those products form part

of a product which falls within another chapter of the Customs

Tariff,

-

products of Customs Tariff Heading Nos. 2204, 2205 and

2206 which have an actual alcoholic strength by volume

exceeding 22% vol.,

-

potable spirits containing products, whether in solution

or not.

EXEMPTIONS

The products described in this Schedule are exempt from the

payment of excise duty under such conditions which the Minister

may prescribe for the purpose of ensuring the correct and

straightforward application of such exemptions and of preventing

any evasion, avoidance or abuse

1. a.

when distributed in the form of alcohol which has

been completely denatured to the satisfaction of the Comptroller

of Customs;

b.

when both denatured to the satisfaction of the

Comptroller of Customs and used for the manufacture of any

product not for human consumption;

c.

when used for the production of vinegar falling

within Customs Tariff Heading No. 2209;

d.

when used for the production of medicines;

e.

when used for the production of flavours for the

preparation of foodstuffs and non-alcoholic beverages with an

alcohol strength not exceeding 1.2% vol.;

f.

when used directly or as a constituent of semi-

finished products for the production of foodstuffs, filled or

otherwise, provided that in each case the alcoholic content does

not exceed 8.5 litres of pure alcohol per 100 kg of the product for

chocolates, and 5 litres of pure alcohol per 100 kg of the product

for other products;

g.

alcoholic beverages to be sold for immediate

consumption on board ships or aircraft travelling to another EU

country.

2. a.

as samples for analysis, for necessary production

tests, or for scientific purposes;

b.

for scientific research;

c.

for medical purposes in hospitals and pharmacies;

d.

in a manufacturing process provided that the final

product does not contain alcohol;

e.

in the manufacture of a component product which is

not subject to excise duty.

DENATURANTS approved by the Comptroller of Customs

1. In the manufacture of Mineralised Methylated Spirit the

denaturant should be composed of

Base

- 90% vol. ethanol

- 9.5% vol. wood naptha, and

- 0.5% vol. crude pyridine

To each 1,000 litres of which is added

- 3.75 litres of mineral naptha (petroleum oil) and

- 1.50 ppm of methyl violet.

2. In the manufacture of Industrial Methylated Spirit the

denaturant should be composed of

Base

- 90% vol. ethanol

- 10% vol. wood naptha

To each 1,000 litres of which is added

- 0.5% vol. crude pyridine

3. In the manufacture of other denaturant spirits the

denaturant should be composed of

(i) when for industrial use (excluding pharmaceutical

industry)

10 ppm denatonium benzoate irrespective of the

alcoholic strength of the alcohol to be denatured

(ii) when for surgical or pharmaceutical use

Either

- 90% vol ethanol

- 10% vol isopropyl alcohol

(This type of denatured alcohol is normally used in

pharmaceutical industrial plants)

or

- 95% vol ethanol

- 5% vol wood naphta

To each 100 litres of which is added

- 0.5% vol methyl salicylate

- 2.0% vol diethyl phthalate

- 2.5% castor oil

(This type of denatured alcohol is commercially

referred to as Surgical Spirit)

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The provisions relating to Schedules, Annexes, Tables, Amendments to

Forms, etc., which provisions are to be found in the Chapters of the Schedules,

Annexes,

Laws of Malta, and are referred to in Schedule III, shall be amended Tables, Forms

etc., of the

in accordance with the amendments referred to in the said Schedule. Chapters of the

Laws of Malta.

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MANUFACTURED TOBACCO

Description of excise goods

Cigarettes

1. a.

The following shall be deemed to be cigarettes

i.

rolls of tobacco capable of being smoked as they

are and which are not cigars or cigarillos within the

definition of cigars or cigarillos below;

ii. rolls of tobacco which, by simple non-industrial

handling, are inserted into cigarette-paper tubes;

iii. rolls of tobacco which, by simple non-industrial

handling, are wrapped in cigarette paper;

b.

a roll of tobacco referred to in indent i. shall, for excise

duty purposes, be considered as many cigarettes as results when

dividing the length in centimetres of the roll (excluding filter or

mouth piece) by nine, any remainder above a whole unit

counting as one.

Products consisting in whole or in part of substances

other than tobacco but otherwise conforming to the criteria set

out in indents a. (i) to (iii) above shall be treated as cigarettes

and the provisions of b. shall apply thereto.

2. For the purpose of the ad valorem duty, the retail price

is the price recommended by the importer or manufacturer for

the retail sale of the cigarettes; where no such price has been

recommended, the retail price at which cigarettes of that

description are normally sold by retail is used.

Cigars and Cigarillos

The following shall be deemed to be cigars or cigarillos if

they can be smoked as they are

i.

rolls of tobacco made entirely of natural tobacco;

ii. rolls of tobacco with an outer wrapper of natural

tobacco;

iii. rolls of tobacco with a threshed blend filler and

with an outer wrapper of the normal colour of a

cigar covering the product in full, including where

appropriate the filter but not, in the case of tipped

cigars, the tip, and a binder, both being of

reconstituted tobacco, where the unit weight, not

including the filter or mouth-piece, is not less than

1,2 g and where the wrapper is fitted in spiral form

with an acute angle of at least 30° to the

longitudinal axis of the cigar;

iv.

rolls of tobacco with a threshed blend filler and

with an outer wrapper of the normal colour of a

cigar, of reconstituted tobacco, covering the product

in full, including where appropriate the filter but

not, in the case of tipped cigars, the tip, where the

unit weight, not including filter or mouth-piece, is

not less than 2.3 g and the circumference over at

least one third of the length is not less than 34 mm.

Products consisting in part of substances other than tobacco

but otherwise conforming to the criteria set out in indents (i) to

(iv) shall be treated as cigars and cigarillos provided they have

-

a wrapper of natural tobacco, or

-

a wrapper and binder of tobacco, both of

reconstituted tobacco, or

-

a wrapper of reconstituted tobacco.

Hand-rolling Tobacco

Other Smoking Tobacco

The following shall be deemed to be smoking tobacco

i.

tobacco which has been cut or otherwise split,

twisted or pressed into blocks and is capable of

being smoked without further industrial processing;

ii. tobacco refuse put up for retail sale which does not

fall under Cigarettes or Cigars and Cigarillos above

and which can be smoked.

Smoking tobacco as defined above in which more than 25%

by weight of the tobacco particles have a cut width of less than

1mm shall be deemed to be fine-cut tobacco for the rolling of

cigarettes.

Smoking tobacco in which more than 25% by weight of the

tobacco particles have a cut width of more than 1mm and which

was sold or intended to be sold for the rolling of cigarettes may

also be dee me d to be fine-cut tobacco for the rolling of

cigarettes.

Products consisting in whole or in part of substances other

than tobacco but otherwise conforming to the criteria set out in

indents (i) and (ii) above shall be treated as smoking tobacco.

Pipe Tobacco

Chewing Tobacco and Snuff

EXEMPTIONS

Products containing no tobacco and used exclusively for

medical purposes shall not be treated as manufactured tobacco

Manufactured tobacco denatured to the satisfaction of the

Comptroller of Customs and used for industrial or horticultural

purposes.

Manufactured tobacco which is destroyed under

administrative supervision.

Manufactured tobacco which is solely intended for scientific

tests and for tests connected with product quality.

Manufactured tobacco which is reworked by the producer

Tobacco products to be sold for immediate consumption on

board ships or aircraft travelling to another EU country.

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The provisions relating to Schedules, Annexes, Tables, Amendments to

Forms, etc., which provisions are to be found in Subsidiary Schedules,

Annexes,

Legislation, and are referred to in Schedule IV, shall be amended in Tables, Forms,

etc.,

accordance with the amendments referred to in the said Schedule.

of Subsidiary

Legislation.

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ENERGY PRODUCTS

Description of excise goods

Leaded petrol falling within CN Codes 2710.11.31,

2710.11.51 and 2710.11.59.

Unleaded petrol falling within CN Codes 2710.11.41,

2710.11.45 and 2710.11.49.

Gas oil falling within CN Codes 2710.19.41 to 2710.19.49

excluding gas oil falling within 2710.19.49 if used for

heating purposes.

If used in the following maritime commercial activities

-

Bunkering operations

-

Conveyance of passengers and goods between

shore and ocean-going vessels

-

Dredging operations

-

Harbour Cruises

-

Inland Navigation between Malta and Gozo by

vessels of a tonnage less than 3,500 tons

-

Sea farming activities

-

Tugging activities

-

Navigation for commercial purposes within

Maltese territorial waters

If used in the following maritime commercial activity

-

Inland Navigation between Malta and Gozo by

vessels of a tonnage of 3,500 tons or more

If used for electric power generation

If used for fishing purposes as laid down by Department of

Fisheries

If used by private pleasure seacraft for outbound voyages

Gas Oil falling within CN Code 2710.19.49 if used for

heating purposes

Biodiesel (a mixture of biomass and gas oil)

Heavy fuel oil falling within CN Codes 2710.19.61 to

2710.19.69.

If used for electric power generation

Natural gas falling within CN Codes 2711.11.00 and

2711.21.00

If used as motor fuel

If used for heating purposes

Liquid petroleum gas falling within CN Codes 2711.12 to

2711.13

Methane falling within CN Code 2711.29.00

K e ro s e n e f a l l i n g w i t h i n C N C o d e s 2 7 1 0 . 1 9 . 2 1 a n d

2710.19.25

If used for the following purposes

-

for air navigation between Malta and Gozo

-

for testing and maintenance of aircraft engines

If used by private pleasure aircraft for outbound voyages

Electricity falling under CN Code 2716

Coal and Coke falling within CN Codes 2701, 2702 and

The term 'energy products' shall cover

(a) products falling within CN Codes 1507 to 1518,

if these are intended for use as heating fuel or

motor fuel;

(b) products falling within CN Codes 2701, 2702

and 2704 to 2715;

(c) products falling within CN Codes 2901 and

2902;

(d) products falling within CN Code 2905.11.00,

which are not of synthetic origin, if these are

intended for use as heating fuel or motor fuel;

(e) products falling within CN Code 3403;

(f) products falling within CN Code 3811;

(g) products falling within CN Code 3817;

(h) products falling within CN Code 3824.90.99 if

these are intended for use as heating fuel or

motor fuel;

(i) electricity falling within CN Code 2716.

Energy products other than those for which a level of duty

is specified above shall be subject to excise duty if intended

for use, offered for sale or used as motor fuel. The rate of

duty to be charged shall be fixed at the rate for the equivalent

motor fuel.

In addition to the taxable products listed above, any

product intended for use, offered for sale or used as motor

fuel, or as additive or extender in motor fuels, shall be taxed

as motor fuel.

In addition to the taxable products listed above, any

hydrocarbon, except for peat, intended for use, offered for

sale or used for heating purposes, shall be taxed as motor

fuel.

EXEMPTIONS

Energy products used for purposes other than as motor

fuels or as heating fuels are exempt from the payment of

excise duty under such conditions which the Minister may

p r e s c r i b e f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f e n s ur in g t h e c o r r e c t a n d

straightforward application of such exemptions and of

preventing any evasion, avoidance or abuse.

The biomass content (i.e. the percentage element) in

Biodiesel is exempted from the payment of excise duty under

fiscal control where such energy products are made up of, or

contain, one or more of the following products

-

products falling within CN Codes 1507 to 1518;

-

products falling within CN Codes 3824.90.55

and 3824.90.80 to 3824.90.99 for their

components produced from biomass;

-

products falling within CN Codes 2207.20.00

and 2905 11 00 which are not of synthetic origin;

-

products produced from biomass, including

products falling within CN Codes 4401 and

4402;

-

products which contain water (CN Codes 2201

and 2851.00.10).

"Biomass" shall mean the biodegradable fraction of

products, waste and residues from agriculture (including

vegetal and animal substances), forestry and related

industries, as well as the biodegradable fraction of industrial

and municipal waste.

Note: Beginning from 1 December 2005, and then cumulatively in each consecutive month

during the period ending 30 November, 2007, €2.91 per 1,000 litres will be deducted from the

prevailing rates of excise duty as shown in the Fourth Schedule on Unleaded petrol falling

within CN Codes 2710.11.41, 2710.11.45 and 2710.11 49.".

(b) the Sixth Schedule thereof shall be amended as follows

(i)

regulation 10(2) of Part B shall be substituted by the following

"(2) Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this

regulation shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable, on conviction

to a fine (multa) not exceeding one thousand and one hundred and sixty-

four euros and sixty-nine cents (1,164.69).";

(ii)

regulation 12(3) of Part C shall be substituted by the following

"(3) Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this

regulation shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction

to a fine (multa) not exceeding one thousand and one hundred and sixty-

four euros and sixty-nine cents (1,164.69).";

(iii)

regulation 14 of Part D shall be substituted by the following

"14. Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of

regulations 11 or 12 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on

conviction to a fine (multa) not exceeding one thousand and one

hundred and sixty-four euros and sixty-nine cents (1,164.69).";

(iv) in the Annex to Part D, immediately after regulation 38 thereof,

for the figure "Lm", wherever it occurs, there shall be substituted the figure

"€";

(v)

regulation 10(3) of Part F shall be substituted by the following

"(3) Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this

regulation shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction

to a fine (multa) not exceeding one thousand and one hundred and sixty-

four euros and sixty-nine cents (1,164.69).";

(vi)

regulation 6(4) of Part G shall be substituted by the following

"(4) Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of

these regulations shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on

conviction to a fine (multa) not exceeding one thousand and one

hundred and sixty-four euros and sixty-nine cents (1,164.69)".

6. The Companies Act, Cap. 386, shall be amended as follows

(1) The Seventh Schedule thereof shall be substituted by the

following

"SEVENTH SCHEDULE

(Article 184)

Company No: ........................

CONTENTS AND FORM OF ANNUAL RETURN

ANNUAL RETURN of .........................................................................................

........................................................................................ (name of the company)

Date to which this return is made up: ......................................

(being the anniversary of the company’s date of registration)

1. Address

(Address of the registered office of the company)

This form must be completed in BOLD TYPE FORM

2. Summary of Share Capital

All Euro amounts are to be preceded by the symbol €. Symbols used for other currencies are to

be indicated (where applicable).

Currency

Symbol

(a)

Nominal Share Capital

Nominal Share Capital ............................................................ divided into

(Insert number and class)

shares of

................................. each

shares of

................................. each

shares of

................................. each

shares of

................................. each

(b)

Issued Share Capital

Number

Class

Number of shares of each class taken up to

...................... shares

the date of this return (which number must

...................... shares

agree with the total shown on the list as

...................... shares

held by existing members).

...................... shares

Number of shares of each class issued as

issued as paid up to the extent of .............. per

partly paid up and extent to which each

share .................... ................... shares

such share is so paid up.

issued as paid up to the extent of .............. per

share .................... ................... shares issued as

paid up to the extent of .............. per share

.................... ................... shares issued as paid

up to the extent of .............. per share

.................... ................... shares

Total number of shares of each class

Number

Class

forfeited.

.................................. shares

Total amount paid, if any, on shares

forfeited. ........... ..............

3. List of Past and Present Members

List of persons holding shares or stock in the company on the date to which this return is made

up, and of persons who have held shares or stock therein at any time since the date of the last

return, or in the case of the first return, of the registration of the company.

Folio in

Names

register ledger

Addresses (in the

containing

Account of Shares

Remarks

case of a body

particulars

corporate, its

registered office)

Number of

Particulars of shares

shares held by t ra n s f er r e d o r t r ans m i tt ed

existing

causa mortis since the date of

members at the the last return, or, in the case

date of

of the first return, of the

return*§

registration of the company

by (a) persons who are still

members and (b) persons who

have ceased to be members**

Number

Date of

§

registration

or transfer

(a)

(b)

3. List of Past and Present Members (cont. sheet)

The aggregate number of shares held by each member shall be stated, and the aggregates shall be

added up so as to agree with the number of the shares stated in the Summary of Share Capital and

Debentures to have been taken up.

§ When the shares are divided into different classes these columns should be sub-divided so that the

number of each class held, transferred or transmitted causa mortis, may be shown separately. Where

any shares have been converted into stock the amount of stock held by each member shall be shown.

** The date of registration of each transfer or transmission causa mortis shall be given as well as the

number of shares transferred or transmitted causa mortis on each date. The particulars shall be

placed opposite the name of the transferor and not opposite that of the transferee, but the name of

the transferee may be inserted in the "Remarks" column immediately opposite the particulars of

each transfer. (The word "transferor" shall mean the deceased and the word "transferee" shall mean

the heir or legatee, in the case of transmission causa mortis).

4. Particulars of Directors

Particulars of the persons who are directors of the company at the date of this return.

Name

Nationality

Usual residential address

(in the case of a body corporate, the

(in the case of an individual, name

registered office)

or names and surname. In the case

of a body corporate, the corporate

name)

5. Particulars of Company Secretary

Particulars of the person who is company secretary of the company at the date of this return.

Nationality

Usual residential address

(in the case of a body corporate,

(in the case of an individual,

the registered or principal office)

name or names and surname. In

the case of a body corporate, the

corporate name)

Signed ...................................

Director / Company Secretary".

(2)

The Tenth Schedule thereof shall be amended as follows

(a) in paragraph 25(8)(b) for the words ""currency" means, in

addition to the Maltese lira, any convertible currency in terms of section

186 of this Act;" there shall be substituted the words ""currency" means,

in addition to the Euro, any convertible currency in terms of section 186

of this Act;".

(3) The table in Part II of the Tenth Schedule thereof shall be

substituted by the following

Default

Person other than a partnership en commandite or limited

partnership or a partner therein falsely indicating

€465.87

existence of partnership

Failure of any general partner, vested with administration

or representation, to deliver to the Registrar for

registration the instrument or a copy thereof altering or

adding to the deed of partnership, within fourteen days

€465.87

from the alteration or addition

Failure of any general partner, to notify the Registrar of a

c h a n ge i n t h e n a m e, i n a n y g e n e r a l p a r tn e r, i n t h e

registered office, in the objects or in the period fixed for

the duration of, the partnership, within fourteen days of

such change

Failure by the partnership en commandite or limited

partnership to maintain the documents at registered

office, make them available at for inspection, and failure

in respect of documents which are to be sent and kept in

Malta

Failure to keep any of the accounting records mentioned

for a period of ten years from the date when they were

€1,164.69

made

Exercise by any person of the powers pertaining to the

€1,164.69

general partners after the appointment of the liquidator

Exercise by any person of the business of the partnership

€1,164.69

following its dissolution

Failure of the general partners to give notice of

€1,164.69

dissolution as required by paragraph 22(8)

(4) The Eleventh Schedule thereof shall be substituted by the

following

"ELEVENTH SCHEDULE

(Article 427)

PENALTIES

Default

Failure to indicate particulars concerning commercial

partnership on business letters, etc.; and officer of commercial

partnership failing to state capacity in which he signs a

document on behalf of the commercial partnership

Liquidator failing to include statement on business letters, etc.,

that commercial partnership is being wound up or failing to

include names of liquidators of company being wound up

Any person including name of a non-partner or fictitious

person in partnership-name

Partners failing to give notice that a person has begun or

ceased to be a partner of a partnership

Default

Partners failing to keep accounting records for ten years

Failure of partners to give notice of dissolution of partnership

or failure of liquidator to give notice of his appointment

Failure of partners to provide for custody of records/

documents after liquidation

Failure of liquidator or elected person to keep records/

documents of partnership for prescribed period

Failure of heirs of elected person to deliver records/documents

of partnership

Failure of partner vested with administration or

representation to deliver a copy of any instrument altering

or adding to the deed of partnership of a partnership en

commandite or limited partnership the capital of which is

divided into shares to the Registrar or failure to deliver

amended deed of partnership

Trading or carrying on business under certain prohibited

names

Failure of company to deliver to Registrar report of

proposed acquisition of non-cash asset from subscriber or

member

Failure of officer to deliver a copy of any resolution altering or

adding to a company’s memorandum or articles to the

Registrar or failure to deliver amended memorandum and

articles

Failure of officer to file copy of resolution increasing share

capital

Failure of officer of company to deliver to the Registrar copy

of resolution to restrict or withdraw right of pre-emption

Contravention of articles 89 or 90(1) in respect of the

obligation to issue a prospectus

Issue of prospectus in contravention of article 92(1)

Issue of a prospectus before registration thereof

Failure of company and its officers to keep in a separate

account money received from applicants in pursuance of a

prospectus

Failure of company and its officers to keep in a separate

account money received from applicants in pursuance of a

€2,329.37

prospectus for listing

Failure to make return as to allotments

Failure of directors to convene general meeting in case of

serious loss of capital

Failure of officers of company to provide Registrar with copy

of resolution for company to acquire its own shares otherwise

than by subscription

Failure of officer to disclose commissions, discounts, etc, on

issue of shares

Failure of officers to provide Registrar with notice of

redemption of preference shares

Failure of company to send notice to transferee of refusal to

register transfer of shares and debentures

Default

Failure of officers of company to comply with provisions as to

issue of share certificates

Failure of officers of company to comply with provisions as to

register of members

Failure of officers of company to keep proper register of

debentures

Failure of officers of company to hold annual general meeting

Failure of officers of company to give notice to members of

right to vote by proxy at a meeting of the company

Officer of company contravening further provisions as to votes

by proxy at meetings of the company

Failure to appoint a company secretary

Director failing to disclose interest in contract

Officers of company failing to make return as to change in

directors or secretary

Officers of company failing to make minutes of general

€1,164.69

meetings and to keep minute book at registered office

Officers of company failing to give notice to Registrar of

default in appointment of auditors

Officer and auditors of subsidiary undertaking failing to give

information to auditors of parent company

Officers of parent company failing to provide auditors with

information concerning oversea subsidiary

Officers of company failing to give notice to Registrar of

resolution removing an auditor

Officers of company failing to give notice to Registrar of

resignation of auditor

Directors failing to take reasonable steps to convene a meeting

requisitioned by a resigning auditor

Auditor failing to comply with requirements of article 161

upon ceasing to hold office

Officers of company failing to comply with article 161 upon an

auditor’s ceasing to hold office

Officers failing to keep accounting records for ten years

Directors approving defective accounts

Officers of company issuing or delivering to Registrar

accounts not duly signed

Directors failing to comply with requirements as to Directors’

report

Officer circulating or filing unsigned directors’ report

Officers of company failing to state names of auditors on

auditors’ report

Company and its officers failing to send copies of annual

accounts to persons entitled

Officers of company failing to provide document on demand

by person entitled to it

Directors failing to lay annual accounts or laying defective

annual accounts before general meeting

Default

Directors failing to deliver or delivering defective annual

accounts, etc., to Registrar

Officers of company failing to file annual return

Officers of private company offering shares or debentures for

sale to the public

Officers of company failing to deliver notice to Registrar of

becoming a single member company

Sole member failing to record in writing all agreements

between him and the company

Persons infringing article 226 on preparation of statement to

official receiver as to affairs of company in liquidation

Officers of company failing to give to Registrar notice of

resolution for dissolution and voluntary winding up

Directors failing to summon general meeting or failing to

apply to the court for appointment of liquidator

Liquidator failing to summon meeting of creditors where

company unable to pay debts

Liquidator failing to hold general meeting where winding up

continues for more than twelve months

Liquidator failing to provide Registrar with copy of the

winding up account or a return of the general meeting on

members’ voluntary winding up

Liquidator failing to call final meeting in members’ voluntary

winding up

Directors failing to comply with requirements as to creditors

meeting following resolution for dissolution and voluntary

winding up

Failure of directors to apply to the court to appoint liquidator

Liquidator failing to convene meetings of company and of

creditors where winding up continues for more than twelve

months

Liquidator failing to provide Registrar with copy of winding

up account or a return of the company and creditors’ meetings

on a creditors’ voluntary winding up

Liquidator failing to call general meeting or creditors’ meeting

on creditors’ voluntary winding up

Liquidator failing to notify Registrar of appointment

Liquidator failing to comply with periodic reporting

€1,164.69

requirements

€1,164.69

Liquidator failing to keep books for specified period

Officer failing to annex to memorandum copy of court order as

to compromise with creditors

Company and officers failing to comply with the requirements

of article 328

Director failing to give notice to company and debenture

holders of interests in relation to compromise with creditors

Failure to deliver copy of court order for the sanctioning of a

compromise or arrangement to the Registrar

Officer or agent of oversea company failing to comply with

provisions as to registration or returns of oversea company

Daily

Article

Default

Penalty

397(1)

Person responsible for issuing, circulating or distributing a

prospectus, etc., for an oversea company in contravention of

€2,329.37

none

articles 391 to 396

399A(1)

Liquidator, officer or agent of oversea company failing to

give notice to Registrar of winding-up of oversea company

€465.87

€23.29

or closure of branch or place of business

399A(2)

Liquidator of oversea company failing to notify Registrar

€465.87

€23.29

of appointment

7. Paragraph 1.2(d) of the Fourth Schedule to the Arbitration Act, Cap. 387

shall be substituted by the following

"(d) the value whereof does not exceed eleven thousand and six

hundred and forty-six euros and eighty-seven cents (11,646.87)";.

8. The Second Schedule to the Tribunal for the Investigation of Injustices

Act, Cap. 394 shall be substituted by the following

"SECOND SCHEDULE

(Section 7)

A.

Application for complaint

In the Tribunal for the Investigation of Injustices

AB

(complainant)

versus

CD

(respondent)

Application of AB

Respectfully states

That between the 9th May, 1987 and the 15th May, 1995 and more precisely on or around

the..............................(state date) he suffered injustice in that he

was......................................(state here the undue distinction, exclusion or preference which has

been made or given to the prejudice of complainant or the disability or restriction to which he

has been subjected).

That the facts of the case were briefly as follows .........................

........................................... (state briefly facts of case).

That he intends to produce in support of his complaint the witnesses shown in the attached list

which shows with respect to each witness the facts that the complainant intends to prove by his

testimony.

The applicant therefore humbly requests this tribunal to hear and determine this complaint in

accordance with the Tribunal for the Investigation of Injustices Act, 1997, and to grant me

redress by ordering........................................................ (state here form of redress possible), or

where such redress is not possible to order the payment of compensation to me in the sum of

................................... (state sum which may not exceed €11,646.87).

Signature of complainant

or person on his behalf

Address of complainant.

Address of respondent.

(Section 8)

Summons to Witness

The Tribunal for the Investigation of Injustices Act, 1997

To A.B. (name of person summoned and his address)

You are hereby summoned to appear before the above tribunal at (place)

on (date and time)

and to give evidence respecting

(the matter of the inquiry).

Given under my hand this

day of

of the year

(Signature of Registrar).".

9. The First Schedule to the Customs and Excise Tax Act, Cap. 395 shall

be amended as follows

(a)

paragraph 6 thereof shall be substituted by the following

"6. The importation of bona fide gifts of a non-commercial

nature received occasionally by a person from another person residing

abroad and being intended for the personal use of the consignee and his

family, provided the gift is neither alcohol nor alcoholic beverage nor

tobacco or tobacco products and the total CIF value of the gifts on every

single occasion does not exceed one hundred and sixteen euros and

forty-seven cents (116.47)";

(b)

paragraph 13(c) thereof shall be substituted by the following

"(c) such goods bought for the passenger’s own use or as bona

fide gifts, other than the goods mentioned in sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii)

hereof up to a value of one hundred and sixteen euros and forty-seven

cents (116.47), so however that where the total value of such goods

exceeds one hundred and sixteen euros and forty-seven cents (116.47),

this provision shall not apply and the tax chargeable on such goods shall

be deducted by seventeen euros and forty-seven cents (17.47)".

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(1) Nothing in this Order shall affect the validity of Saving.

anything hertofore lawfully done, or any right, obligation or liability

heretofore acquired, accrued or incurred, under any of the enactment

mentioned in the Schedules to this Order.

(2) Any notifications, orders, schemes, rules, regulations,

appointments, delegations, directions or authorisations heretofore

lawfully made, given or issued and anything heretofore lawfully done

under any of the enactments mentioned in the Schedules hereto may

be revoked, varied or undone in like manner, to like extent and in like

circumstances as if they had been made, given, issued or done after

the operative date by a competent authority and under and in

accordance with the provisions then applicable to such a case.

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(Article 5)

Amendments to Schedules, Annexes, Tables, Forms, etc.,

of Subsidiary Legislation made under Chapters 351 - 400

1. The Ports Regulations (S.L. 352.01) shall be amended as follows

(a)

the Ninth Schedule thereof shall be substituted by the following

new schedule

"NINTH SCHEDULE

Regulation 70(2)

Form of application for overtime work

MALTA MARITIME AUTHORITY

REQUEST FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF OVERTIME

Name of Applicant ................................................................................................

Address ................................................................................................................

Date .....................................................................................................................

Permission is requested to*

Attendance of port officers and/or of contractor’s employees is required at ........... o’clock on

the .......................................

I/We hereby undertake to defray all expenses for the performance of the work here requested,

and also to pay for the attendance of port officers and of contractor’s employees directed to

attend if the work requested is not performed.

Signature ...................................

12c stamp

* Here insert nature of service required.

This request should be lodged with the Malta Maritime Authority in sufficient time to permit

the Authority to make arrangements for the work required.";

(b) in the Form contained in the Tenth Schedule thereof, for the

figures "Lm", wherever they occur, there shall be substituted the figure "€";

and

(c)

in the Form contained in the Eleventh Schedule thereof, for the

figures "Lm c", wherever they occur, there shall be substituted the figure

"€".

2. The Port Rates Regulations (S.L. 352.02) shall be amended as follows

(a)

for the First Schedule thereof there shall be substituted the

following Schedule

" FIRST SCHEDULE

Regulation 3

LANDING AND SHIPPING RATES

Part I

LANDING RATES IN RESPECT OF IMPORT CARGO

1. In addition to any other rates that may otherwise be payable under these regulations

there shall be payable to the Authority or its contractor as the case may be by consignees for the

handling, between ship’s tackle and quay or warehouse, of the goods specified in Column 1 of

the Table immediately following

(a) in respect of goods handled at the Deep Water Quay, Shipwrights Wharf, Coal

Wharf, Laboratory Wharf, Xatt ir-Risq (formerly Garden Reach), Flagstone Wharf,

Timber Wharf, Lighters Wharf or Pinto Wharf, whether lighters are used or not, the

rate shown in Column 2 of that Table;

(b)

in respect of goods handled elsewhere -

(i) where lighters are used, the rate shown in Column 2 of that Table;

(ii) where lighters not used, the rate shown in Column 3 of that Table

TABLE

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

€

(a) Soda, Sulphur and coal in bags, per ton ..............

3.24

3.00

(b) Onions, carobs, oats, pollard, cotton seed, oil

cake, barley, bran, coke and malt, in bags, and potatoes

in bags, chests, boxes or similar packing, per ton ............

3.56

3.21

(c) Iron joists, beams, girders, rails, metal rods,

including angle iron and sheets, ingots, wine in casks,

earthenware pipes and fittings, per ton ............................

5.71

5.40

(d) Refrigerated cargo, per ton .................................

4.61

4.36

(e) Scrap metal (other than aluminium) - loose, per

ton .................................................................................

3.82

3.42

(f)

Scrap aluminium - loose, per ton ........................

5.52

5.12

(g) Motor and aviation spirit in cans or drums and

explosives including ammunition and pyrotechnics, per

ton .................................................................................

3.07

2.70

(h) Chairs, loose or in bundles, each; willows, canes

et similia in bundles, per bundle; empty drums of a

capacity of 40 gallons and over, each ..............................

0.12

0.09

(i)

Empty wine and beer casks, each .......................

0.56

0.51

(j)

Accompanied motor cars - (other than cars

driven on or off a car ferry), each ....................................

5.26

(k) Tourist coaches (other than tourist coaches

driven on or off a car ferry), each ....................................

5.82

(l)

Cement in bags, per ton ......................................

4.40

4.17

(m) Flour, wheat and sugar in bags, per ton ...............

2.96

2.59

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

€

(n) All other cargo (other than cargo in bulk), per

ton .................................................................................

5.36

4.98

(o) Bulk cargo not handled at Government Silo

(i) Wheat, per ton ............................................

2.42

2.17

(ii) Carobs, oats, cotton seed and barley, per ton

3.26

3.05

(iii) Other grains, per ton ...................................

2.45

2.24

(iv) Deffun and marble chippings, per ton ..........

3.10

2.87

(v) Other bulk cargo, per ton ............................

2.52

2.31

(vi) Bagging and tying, per ton ..........................

0.28

(vii) Bucket conveyor feeding

(a) Grain (other than wheat), per ton ..........

1.70

1.56

(b) Wheat, per ton .....................................

1.44

1.30

2. The rates payable under paragraph 1 of this Part of this Schedule do not include the cost

of cranage when the use of cranes is obligatory under the Malta Maritime Authority Act or the

Port Workers Ordinance in respect of goods handled in any place other than the Deep Water

PART II

SHIPPING RATES IN RESPECT OF EXPORT CARGO

1. In addition to any other rates that may otherwise be payable under these regulations

there shall be payable by the owner or exporter to the Authority or its contractor as the case may

be for the handling, between warehouse or quay and ship’s tackle, of the goods specified in

Column 1 of the Table immediately following, the rates specified hereunder, that is to say

(a) in respect of goods presented by arrangement with the Authority or its contractor,

as the case may be, directly under ship’s tackle at the Deep Water Quay,

Shipwrights Wharf, Coal Wharf, Laboratory Wharf, Xatt ir-Risq (formerly Garden

Reach), Flagstone Wharf, Timber Wharf or Lighter’s Wharf by exporter’s

transport, and in respect of goods handled elsewhere where lighters are not used,

the rates shown in Column 3 of that Table

Provided that where such goods are locally manufactured the rates shall be

those shown in Column 5 of that Table;

(b) in respect of goods handled at the Deep Water Quay, Shipwrights Wharf, Coal

Wharf, Laboratory Wharf, Xatt ir-Risq (formerly Garden Reach), Flagstone Wharf,

Timber Wharf or Lighter’s Wharf, other than goods handled thereat as specified in

subparagraph (a), and in respect of goods handled elsewhere where lighters are

used, the rates shown in Column 2 of the Table immediately following

Provided that when such goods are locally manufactured the rates shall be

those shown in Column 4 of that Table.

TABLE

Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5

Column 1

€

(a) Soda, sulphur and coal in

bags, per ton ......................................

3.24

3.00

2.56

2.38

(b) Onions, carobs, oats, pollard,

cotton seed, oil cake, barley, bran,

coke and malt, in bags, and potatoes in

bags, chests, boxes or similar packing,

per ton ...............................................

3.56

3.21

2.89

2.59

Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5

Column 1

€

(c) Iron joists, beams, girders,

rails, metal rods, including angle iron

and sheets, ingots, wine in casks,

earthenware pipes and fittings, per ton

5.71

5.40

4.17

3.91

(d) Refrigerated cargo, per ton ....

4.61

4.36

3.96

3.75

(e) Scrap metal (other than

aluminium) - loose, per ton ................

3.82

3.42

3.12

2.80

(f)

Scrap aluminium - loose, per

ton .....................................................

5.52

5.12

4.78

4.45

(g) Motor and aviation spirit in

cans or drums and explosives

including

ammunition

and

pyrotechnics, per ton .........................

3.07

2.70

2.38

2.10

(h) Chairs, loose or in bundles,

each; willows, canes et similia in

bundles per bundle; empty drums of a

capacity of 40 gallons and over, each .

0.12

0.09

0.07

(i)

Empty wine and beer casks,

each ...................................................

0.56

0.51

0.54

0.47

(j)

Accompanied motor cars -

(other than cars driven on or off a car

ferry), each ........................................

5.26

(k) Tourist coaches (other than

tourist coaches driven on or off a car

ferry), each ........................................

5.82

(l)

Cement in bags, per ton .........

4.40

4.17

3.84

3.66

(m) Flour, wheat and sugar in

bags, per ton ......................................

2.96

2.59

2.31

2.00

(n) All other cargo (other than

cargo in bulk), per ton ........................

5.36

4.98

3.84

3.54

(o) Bulk cargo not handled at

Government Silo

(i)

Wheat, per ton ................

2.42

2.17

-

(ii) Carobs, oats, cotton seed

and barley, per ton ...................

2.42

3.05

-

(iii) Other grains, per ton .......

2.45

2.24.

-

(iv) Deffun

and

marble

chippings, per ton ....................

3.10

2.87

-

(v) Other bulk cargo, per ton

2.52

2.31

-

(vi) Bagging and tying, per

ton ..........................................

0.28

-

(vii) Bucket conveyor feeding

(a) Grain (other than

wheat), per ton ..................

1.70

1.56

1.23

1.14

(b) Wheat, per ton ...........

1.44

1.30

1.00

0.92

2. The rates payable under paragraph 1 of this Part of this Schedule do not include the cost

of cranage when the use of cranes is obligatory under the Malta Maritime Authority Act or the

Port Workers Ordinance in respect of goods handled at any place other than the Deep Water

Quay.

PART III

EXTRA RATES ON HEAVY LIFTS

1. In addition to any other rates that may otherwise be payable under these regulations

there shall be payable to the Authority, by the owner or shipper the extra rates specified

hereunder in respect of single lifts landed or shipped and handled by the Authority or its

contractor, as the case may be, that is to say in respect of lifts -

(a) weighing more than 3 tons

€ 11 . 6 5 p e r l i f t e x c l u d i n g c r a n e h i r e

deadweight and not more than 6 tons

deadweight ...................................... charges;

€ 23.29 per lift excluding crane hire

(b) weighing more than 6 tons

deadweight ...................................... charges.

2. For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule, each single consignment of unitized

cargo consolidated in a container or a roll on - roll off unit shall be deemed to constitute a heavy

lift, and a rate of €4.66 per lift, excluding crane hire charges, shall be payable by the owner or

by the shipper, as the case may be.

3. This Part of this Schedule shall not apply to services provided at the Malta Freeport nor

to any lifts comprising floating craft landed into or picked out of the water of the harbour. ";

(b) for the Second Schedule thereof there shall be substituted the

following Schedule

" SECOND SCHEDULE

Regulation 3

RATES FOR STORAGE AND REMOVAL OF GOODS

Part I

STORAGE RATES

1. In respect of imported goods stored or stacked at quays, wharves or jetties or at any area

provided for such purpose by the Authority, there shall be payable by the owner of goods

specified in Column 1 of the Table immediately following, the storage rates, per day or part

thereof, shown in Column 2 of the said table

TABLE

Column 1

Column 2

€1.16 per ton or part thereof

1. General/bulk cargo ............................

2. Container/Trailer

Full Load Container/Trailer

€2.33 per unit

(i)

20 foot .................................

€4.66 per unit

(ii) 40 foot .................................

Full Load Trailers

€4.66 per unit

40 foot and over ............................

Reefer Container/Trailer

€3.49 per unit

20 foot ..........................................

€6.99 per unit

40 foot and over ............................

3. Motor vehicles unpacked, mobile

€6.99 per unit

(i)

Motor cars and vans .............

€11.65 per unit

(ii)

Trucks and chassis ...............

Provided that for the first six days from the completion of discharge of cargo by the

importing ship, no storage rates shall be paid.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions contained in paragraph 1 of this Part of this Schedule,

there shall be payable by the owner of the goods to the Authority in respect of imported fodder

stored at quays, wharves or at areas provided for such purpose by the Authority in respect of the

periods specified in Column 1 of the Table immediately following, the storage rates shown in

Column 2 of the said Table

TABLE

Column 1

Column 2

(i)

For the first six days from the

c om p l e t i o n o f d i s c ha rge of c a rgo b y t h e

importing ship ...............................................

No charge

(ii) From the first to the twenty-fourth

day immediately following the period

16c per square metre of space

specified in item (i) ....................................... occupied per day or part thereof

€1.75 per square metre of space

(iii) Thereafter until removed ...................

occupied per day or part thereof

Provided that the provisions of paragraph 2 of this Part of this Schedule shall only apply

when -

(a) application in writing for such storage space has been made to the Authority not

less than forty-eight hours before the arrival of the goods; and

(b) the Authority has confirmed in writing the allocation of space

Provided further that the Authority shall not allocate storage space in advance if such

space has been already allocated or is occupied.

3. In respect of export goods stored for shipment at quays, wharves, or at other areas

provided for such purpose by the Authority, there shall be payable by the exporter to the

Authority in respect of the periods specified in Column 1 of the Table immediately following,

the storage rates per ton or part thereof per day or part thereof shown in Column 2 of the said

Table

TABLE

Column 1

Column 2

(i)

For the first six days

(a) when the goods are ready in all

respects for shipment ..............................

No charge

(b) when the goods are not ready in

all respects for shipment ..........................

14c

(ii) For the six days immediately

following the period specified in item (i) .......

28c

(iii) Thereafter until shipped or removed ..

70c.

4. (1) In respect of goods entered in transhipment or overlanded, and stored in the custody

of the Authority or its contractor, the ship’s agent shall pay to the Authority in respect of the

periods specified in Column 1 of the Table immediately following, the storage rates per ton or

part thereof per week or part thereof shown in Column 2 of the said Table

TABLE

Column 1

Column 2

For the first six days ..........................

No charge

Thereafter until shipped ....................

23c.

(2) The provisions of this paragraph shall apply only if -

(a) such goods are not withdrawn from the custody of the Authority or the contractor,

as the case may be, and

(b) in the case of transhipment cargo -

(i) the goods are carried by the importing vessel on a through bill of lading; or

(ii) notice in writing of intended transhipment is given to the Authority prior to

the discharge of the goods from the importing vessels.

5. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4, in respect of empty

containers, as defined in the Ports Regulations, or empty trailers, there shall be payable by the

owner, master or agent of a ship from which such empty containers or such empty trailers have

been landed in any part of a port, or by any person who has placed such empty containers or

such empty trailers in any part of a port for shipment, in respect of the periods specified in

Column 1 of the Table immediately following, the storage rates shown in Column 2 of that

Table.

TABLE

Column 1

Column 2

(i)

For the first four days from the

c o m p l e t i o n o f d i s c h a rg e o f s u c h e m p t y

containers from a ship, or from the time such

empty containers or empty trailers are placed

in any part of a port for shipment ................... No charge

€5.82 per empty container or per

(ii) For the six days immediately

following the period specified in item (i) ....... empty trailer per day or part thereof

€11.65 per empty container or

(iii) Thereafter until removed or shipped

as the case may be ......................................... per empty trailer per day or part

thereof.

6. When cargo landed as transhipment or overlanded cargo is opted for delivery at Malta,

the charges specified in paragraph 4 of this Part of this Schedule shall be re-assessed and

charged at normal import storage rates in accordance with the appropriate provisions of

paragraph 1 or 2 of this Part of this Schedule.

7. When goods deposited for shipment in a vessel in accordance with shipping orders lodged

by shippers or their agents are not shipped because they are shut out by the ship, two clear days

free of storage rent in respect of those goods shall be allowed from the time the goods are shut

out; thereafter the provisions of paragraph 3 of this Part of this Schedule shall apply

commencing with the rates shown against item (ii) of the Table.

8. No storage rates shall be payable in respect of -

(a) locally manufactured goods;

(b) potatoes and onions landed or deposited in sheds designated by the Authority for

the purposes of this paragraph;

(c) such goods, in such cases, for such periods, and under such conditions as the

Minister responsible for ports may by writing under his hand determine.

9. In the event that the Authority requires export goods to be withdrawn from the port in

accordance with the provisions of regulation 99 of the Ports Regulations, any such goods that

are not so withdrawn within the time specified shall be liable to a storage rate of 58c per ton per

day or part thereof.

10. For the purposes of paragraphs 1 and 3 of this Part, Saturdays, Sundays and public

holidays shall not be included when computing the periods therein specified.

PART II

Removal of Goods within a Port

1. When goods are removed from a transit shed or stack to any other place within a port

including a customs bonded warehouse, at the request of the owner or in accordance with the

provisions of regulations 97 and 99 of the Ports Regulations, the owner of the goods shall pay to

the Authority in respect of each package so removed, the rate of

47c for every 50 kilograms or part thereof or for every 56633 cm 3 or part thereof,

whichever is the greater amount.

2. When a containers or a trailer (other than an empty container or trailer) is removed from

Xatt-ir-Risq to any other quay or wharf in the Grand Harbour, or to Pinto Annex at Pinto Wharf,

Valletta, or viceversa, the owner, charterer or master of the ship from which such container or

trailer has been landed, or on which they are loaded, shall pay to the Authority or to its

contractor, as the case may be, the rate of € 11.65 per container or trailer. ";

(c)

for the Third Schedule thereof there shall be substituted the

following Schedule

" THIRD SCHEDULE

Regulation 3

TRANSHIPMENT RATES

1. Where any of the goods referred to in paragraph 5 of Part I of the Second Schedule and

specified in Column 1 of the Table contained in this Schedule are handled by the Authority or its

contractor, there shall be paid to the Authority or its contractor, in addition to any storage rates

payable as aforesaid -

(a) in respect of goods landed, stacked and re-shipped, the rates shown in Column of

the said Table;

(b) in respect of goods directly transhipped by lighters from one ship to another, the

rates shown in Column 3 of the said Table

TABLE

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Cargo directly

Cargo landed

transhipped by

stacked and re-

lighters and not

shipped

landed (includes

lighterage for 3

Goods

days and

towage)*

€

(a) Cement, soda, sulphur and coal, in bags, per ton .

4.26

1.65

(b) Onions, carobs, oats, pollard, cotton seed, oil

cake, barley, bran, coke and malt, in bags, chests, boxes

or similar packing, per ton ..............................................

4.91

1.77

(c) Iron joists, beams, girders, rails, metal rods,

including angle iron and sheets, ingots, wine in casks,

earthenware pipes and fittings, per ton ............................

5.15

2.40

(d) Refrigerated cargo, per ton .................................

4.17

1.75

(e) Scrap metal (other than aluminium) - loose, per

ton ..................................................................................

5.45

2.17

(f)

Scrap aluminium - loose, per ton ........................

8.87

3.21

(g) Motor and aviation spirit in cans or drums and

explosives including ammunition and pyrotechnics, per

ton ..................................................................................

3.96

1.63

(h) Chairs, loose or in bundles, each; willows, canes

et similia in bundles, per bundle; empty drums of a

capacity of 40 gallons and over, each ..............................

0.19

0.07

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Cargo directly

Cargo landed

transhipped by

stacked and re-

lighters and not

shipped

landed (includes

lighterage for 3

Goods

days and

towage)*

€

(i)

Empty wine and beer casks, each ........................

1.00

0.42

(j)

Accompanied motor cars (other than cars driven

on or off a car ferry), each ...............................................

-

(k) All other cargo (other than cargo in bulk), per ton

4.47

2.24

(l)

Flour, wheat and sugar, in bags, per ton ..............

3.70

1.47

(m) Bulk cargo not handled at Government silo

(i)

Wheat, per ton ............................................

3.49

1.05

(ii) Carobs, oats, cotton seed and barley, per ton

5.24

1.26

(iii) Other grains, per ton ...................................

3.61

1.00

(iv) Deffun and marble chippings, per ton .........

4.66

1.16

(v) Other bulk cargo, per ton ............................

3.73

1.02

(vi) Bagging and tying, per ton .........................

0.28

-

(vii) Bucket conveyor feeding

(a) Grain (other than wheat), per ton ..........

2.12

1.70

(b) Wheat, per ton .....................................

1.61

1.19

* When lighters are used in excess of 3 days an additional charge of 14 cents per ton of lighter deadweight capacity

per day or part thereof shall be payable.

These rates do not include the charges for the inboard operation. ";

2. (d) in paragraph 2(b) of the Fourth Schedule thereof, for the words "a

shift rate of 12 cents per ton" there shall be substituted the words "a shift

rate of 28 cents per ton";

(e)

for the Fifth Schedule thereof there shall be substituted the

following Schedule

" FIFTH SCHEDULE

Regulation 3

MISCELLANEOUS PORT SERVICES

PART I

SHIFTING OF CARGO BY SHIP

Where the cargo specified in Column 1 of the Table immediately following is shifted by

the ship and is handled by the Authority or its contractor there shall be paid to the Authority or

the contractor, as the case may be

(a) in respect of cargo shifted from hold to hold, via quay without stacking on the quay,

the rates shown in Column 2 of the said Table;

(b) in respect of cargo shifted from hold to hold after being landed and stacked on the

quay, the rates shown in Column 3 of the said Table;

(c) in respect of cargo shifted from hold to hold via lighters without being landed, the

rates shown in Column 4 of the said Table

TABLE

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

From hold From hold From hold

to hold via

to hold

to hold by

quay

landed and lighters and

without

stacked on not landed*

Goods

stacking on quay as part

quay

of operation

€

(a) Cement, soda, sulphur and coal, in

bags, per ton ...............................................

2.47

4.26

1.65

(b) Onions, carobs, oats, pollard,

cotton seed, oil cake, barley bran, coke and

malt, in bags, per ton ..................................

2.87

4.91

1.77

(c) Iron joists, beams, girders, rails,

metal rods, including angle iron and sheets,

ingots, wine in casks, earthenware pipes and

fittings, per ton ...........................................

2.87

4.73

1.96

(d) Refrigerated cargo, per ton .............

2.47

4.17

1.75

(e) Scrap metal (other than aluminium)

- loose, per ton ...........................................

3.31

5.45

2.17

(f)

Scrap aluminium - loose, per ton ....

5.54

8.87

3.21

(g) Motor and aviation spirit in cans or

drums and explosives including ammunition

and pyrotechnics, per ton ............................

2.28

3.96

1.63

(h) Chairs, loose or in bundles, each;

willows, canes et similia in bundles, per

bundle; empty drums of a capacity of 40

gallons and over, each ................................

0.12

0.19

0.07

(i)

Empty wine and beer casks, each ...

0.65

1.00

0.42

(j)

Accompanied motor cars (other

than cars driven on or off a car ferry), each .

-

(k) All other cargo (other than cargo in

bulk), per ton ..............................................

2.26

3.87

1.63

(l)

Flour, wheat and sugar, in bags, per

ton .............................................................

2.00

3.70

1.47

(m) Bulk cargo not handled at

Government Silo

(i)

Wheat, per ton ........................

1.82

3.49

1.05

(ii) Carobs, oats, cotton seed and

barley, per ton ..................................

2.77

5.24

1.26

(iii) Other grains, per ton ...............

1.86

3.61

1.02

(iv) Deffun and marble chippings,

per ton .............................................

2.45

4.66

1.16

(v) Other bulk cargo, per ton ........

1.91

3.75

1.05

(vi) Bagging and tying, per ton ......

-

0.28

-

(vii) Bucket conveyor feeding

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

From hold From hold From hold

to hold via

to hold

to hold by

quay

landed and lighters and

without

stacked on not landed*

Goods

stacking on quay as part

quay

of operation

€

(a) Grain (other than wheat),

per ton .......................................

-

2.12

1.70

(b) Wheat, per ton ..................

-

1.61

1.19

* When lighters are used in excess of 3 days an additional charge of 14c per ton of lighter deadweight

capacity per day or part thereof shall be payable.

PART II

RE-DELIVERY OR RE-SHIPMENT OF GOODS SHUT OUT

OR WITHDRAWN FROM SHIPMENT

There shall be payable to the Authority or its contractor for the handling by him or by

his contractor, of the goods specified in Column 1 of the Table immediately following, on the

re-delivery or re-shipment of goods shut out or withdrawn from shipment

(a) in respect of cargo re-delivered to the exporter -

(i)

after being stacked in the custody of the Authority or its contractor, and not

having been lightered, the rates shown in Column 2 of the said Table;

(ii) after being lightered and re-landed ex lighter, the rates shown in Column 3 of

the said Table;

(b) in respect of cargo lightered and re-landed ex lighter and subsequently re-shipped -

(i)

where the goods are locally manufactured and qualify for a rebate in

accordance with the Port Workers Regulations, the rates shown in Column 4

of the said Table;

(ii) where the goods do not qualify for a rebate as aforesaid the rates shown in

Column 5 of the said Table

TABLE

Cargo lightered and re-

Cargo re-delivered yo

landed ex lighter and

Exporter

subsequently shipped

After being

stacked in

Rate when

lightered

Goods

contractor’s

22% rebate

No rebate

relanded ex

custody not

allowed

lighter

lightered

(a) Cement, soda, sulphur and

coal, in bags, per ton ........................

0.30

3.28

4.17

5.05

carobs,

oats,

pollard, cotton seed, oil cake, barley

bran, coke and malt, in bags, per ton

0.30

3.75

4.89

5.89

(c) Iron joists, beams, girders,

rails, metal rods, including angle

iron and sheets, ingots, wine in

casks, earthenware pipes and

fittings, per ton ................................

0.30

3.10

3.98

4.85

(d) Refrigerated cargo, per ton ..

0.30

3.10

3.98

4.85

Cargo lightered and re-

Cargo re-delivered yo

landed ex lighter and

Exporter

subsequently shipped

After being

stacked in

Rate when

lightered

Goods

contractor’s

22% rebate

No rebate

relanded ex

custody not

allowed

lighter

lightered

(e) Scrap metal (other than

aluminium) - loose, per ton ..............

0.30

3.94

5.24

6.31

(f)

Scrap aluminium - loose, per

ton ...................................................

0.30

6.27

8.67

10.37

(g) Motor and aviation spirit in

cans or drums and explosives

including ammunition and

pyrotechnics, per ton .......................

0.30

3.05

3.77

4.57

(h) Chairs, loose or in bundles,

each; willows, canes et similia in

bundles, per bundle; empty drums of

a capacity of 40 gallons and over,

each ................................................

0.02

0.12

0.16

0.19

(i)

Empty wine and beer casks,

each ................................................

0.02

0.70

0.96

1.14

(j)

Accompanied motor cars

(other than cars driven on or off a car

ferry), each ......................................

0.26

7.52

-

12.46

(k) All other cargo (other than

cargo in bulk), per ton .....................

0.54

3.05

3.75

4.54

(l)

Flour, wheat and sugar, in

bags, per ton ....................................

0.30

2.89

3.61

4.52

(m) Bulk cargo not handled at

Government Silo

(i)

Wheat, per ton .............

0.28

2.98

3.59

4.45

(ii) Carobs, oats, cotton

seed and barley, per ton .........

0.28

4.45

5.68

6.80

(iii) Other grains, per ton ....

0.28

3.96

5.03

6.01

(iv) Deffun

and

marble

chippings, per ton .................

0.28

3.96

5.03

6.01

(v) Other bulk cargo, per

ton ........................................

0.28

3.19

3.98

4.80

PART III

MINOR MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

Where in the opinion of the Authority or its contractor, as the case may be, facilities

exist for the performance of the services specified in Column 1 of the Table immediately

following, such services shall be performed, on request, by the Authority or its contractor, as the

case may be, at the rates specified in Column 2 of the said Table

TABLE

Column 1

Column 2

(i)

For proferring goods for weighment in the

same shed or stacking area ...........................................

14c per ton

(ii) Rebagging and tying of goods in bags provided

by the owner of the goods ............................................

23c per ton

(iii) Minor repair/sewing of bags or bales ...............

7c per ton

(iv) Repairing of packages other than bags or bales

7c per package

(v) For proferring for Customs examination

(a) To Customs requirements .........................

No charge

(b) At owners’ request ....................................

14c per ton

If, in either case, the owner requests that the

packages be opened and resecured, for such

examination a charge of 7c per package shall be raised.

(vi) (a) For stencil marking packages, (stencils to

be provided by the person requesting stencilling) -

7c per package with a

on one side only up to three lines of stencil per maximum charge of 58c

package ................................................................... per ton

(b) For each line of stencil over three lines ......

2c per line.

PART IV

SORTING RATES

1. For the sorting of goods, the Authority or its contractor, as the case may be, shall levy

the appropriate rates, specified in this Part of this Schedule.

2. For the sorting of goods to leading shipping marks to the extent normally sufficient to

establish their correspondence with the bill of lading under which they were shipped - no

3. For the sorting of goods, except as provided in paragraph 1 of this Part of this Schedule

(a) under single bill of lading, when, in order to effect delivery -

(i)

the shipping marks and/or the nature of the delivery instructions make it

necessary to search physically for marks and/or numbers peculiar to single

individual packages, or

(ii) by express request or by the nature of the delivery instructions sorting is

necessary according to the kind or size (meaning any of three dimensions) or

to other characteristics unidentifiable by any common shipping mark; and

(b) from one ship and under two or more bills of lading irrespective of the identity or

diversity of their holders, if the shipping marks and/or general characteristics of the

packages make it impossible to distinguish between the contents of the different

bills of lading without physical reference to marks, numbers and/or characteristics

peculiar to single individual packages,

there shall be paid to the Authority the rate of 23cents per ton and 2 cents per package

Provided that sorting rates shall be payable -

(a) on the whole consignment or consignments of goods requiring sorting; and

(b) sorting rates shall not be payable -

(i)

on any cargo of the same consignment which is readily distinguishable from

the goods to be sorted and does not require to be sorted;

(ii) on any package which weighs or measures more than 1 ton;

(iii) in the circumstances specified in paragraph 2(a)(i) and (ii) of this Part in

respect of packages under a bill of lading covering in all not more than ten

packages.

4. For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule the expression "leading shipping marks"

means marks which appear physically on the packages or goods and are described in the bill of

lading and shipping and disposal documents.

PART V

HIRE OF EQUIPMENT

1. There shall be paid to the Authority or its contractor for the hire of cranes owned by

him or by his contractor, as the case may be, for the handling of goods and single lifts the

following rates

(a) For use in connection with the delivery

or receipt of cargo

(i) for lifts not exceeding 3 tons,

gross weight ................................

47c per ton (subject to a

minimum of €1.40)

(ii) for lifts in excess of 3 tons but not

€2.80 per lift

exceeding 6 tons, gross weight .....

(iii) for lifts in excess of 6 tons but not

€11.65 per lift

exceeding 25 tons, gross weight ...

(iv) for lifts in excess of 25 tons but

not exceeding 35 tons, gross

€23.29 per lift;

weight .........................................

(b) for assistance in the loading or

discharging of ships alongside wharves

and quays

(i) unitised cargo in containers not

€16.31 per container

exceeding 20 feet in length ..........

(ii) unitised cargo in containers not

€23.29 per container

exceeding 40 feet in length ..........

€4.66 per container

(iii) empty containers ..........................

(iv) other cargo handled by cranes of a

safe working load not exceeding 6

€ 6.99 per hour or part

tons at minimum working radius

thereof (subject to a

minimum of €20.96)

(v)

other cargo handled by cranes of a

safe working load exceeding 6

tons but not exceeding 40 tons at

€ 9.32 per hour or part

minimum working radius .............

thereof (subject to a

minimum of €27.95)

(vi)

other cargo handled by cranes of a

safe working load exceeding 40

tons but not exceeding 70 tons at

€ 11 . 6 5 p e r h o u r o r p a r t

minimum working radius .............

thereof (subject to a

minimum of €46.59)

(vii)

other cargo handled by cranes of a

safe working load exceeding 70

€ 1 3 . 9 8 p er h o u r o r p a r t

tons at minimum working radius ..

thereof (subject to a

minimum of €69.88)

€ 4.66 per hour or part

(c) for any other purpose ............................

thereof

2. There shall be payable to the Authority or its contractor for the hire of mechanical

handling equipment, other than cranes owned by him or by his contractor, as the case may be,

the following rates

€ 4.66 per hour or part

(a) Fork lift trucks ......................................

thereof

(b) Tractors and up to 1 trailer of a capacity

of 6 tons and over for the handling of

cargo other than unitised cargo in

€ 4.66 per hour or part

containers .............................................

thereof

(c) Tractors and up to three trailers not

€ 3.49 per hour or part

exceeding 2 tons capacity each ..............

thereof

(d) Tractors to tow or push trailers or other

€ 6.99 per trailer or

wheeled units rolled on or off a ship ......

wheeled unit so towed or

pushed

(e) Tractors and trailers for the handling of

containers

(i) in respect of full or partly loaded

€6.99 per container

containers ....................................

€1.16 per container

(ii) in respect of empty containers ......

3. There shall be payable to the Authority or its

contractor for the hire of cranes and other mechanical

handling equipment at stack for the handling of

unitized cargo in containers landed from or to be

€4.66 per container.

loaded on any ship ....................................................

4. For any of the purposes specified in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Part of this Schedule

when the use of a crane or of other mechanical handling equipment is required for work in

connection with cargo, other than unitised cargo, during hours other than the working hours of

the port, the rates specified in this Part of this Schedule shall be increased by fifty per centum.

PART VI

OTHER SERVICES

There shall be payable to the Authority the following rates

(1) In respect of commercial maritime signalling at the Palace Tower Signal Station -

€116.47 per year

(a) for reporting ships to subscribers ..............

€2.33 per ship

(b) for reporting ships to non-subsbcribers .....

(c) for signals -

€4.66

for each signal up to 15 words ..................

€1.16

for each reply up to 15 words ...................

for each word in addition to the first 15

words ......................................................

23c.

Between sunset and sunrise the rates leviable under (b) and (c) shall be increased

by 25 per centum.

(2) In respect of cancellation or amendment of orders

A rate of 25c 58c on each occasion a documentary order, other than an order for

port workers, cancelling or amending a previous order, in accordance with the

provisions of regulation 86 of the Ports Regulations, is made. ";

(f)

for the Seventh Schedule thereof there shall be substituted the

following Schedule

" SEVENTH SCHEDULE

Regulation 3

LANDING AND SHIPPING RATES

PART I

LANDING RATES IN RESPECT OF UNIT LOADS OR UNITISED CARGO

1. In addition to any other rates that may otherwise be payable under these regulations

there shall be payable to the Authority or its contractor as the case may be by consignees for the

handling of goods between ship’s tackle or ramp or door and quay or warehouse, of the goods

specified in Column 1 of the Table immediately following

(a) in respect of unit loads or unitised cargo handled at the Deep Water Quay,

Shipwrights Wharf, Coal Wharf, Laboratory Wharf, Xatt ir-Risq (formerly Garden

Reach), Flagstone Wharf, Timber Wharf, Lighter’s Wharf or Pinto Wharf, whether

lighters are used or not, the rate shown in Column 2 of that Table;

(b) in respect of goods handled elsewhere -

(i) where lighters are used, the rate shown in Column 2 of that Table;

(ii) where lighters are not used, the rate shown in Column 3 of that Table;

Table

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

€3.93

€3.58

Unit loads or unitised cargo, per ton ......................

2. The rates payable under paragraph 1 of this Part of this Schedule do not include the cost

of cranage or other mechanical equipment when the use of cranes or such equipment is

obligatory under the Malta Maritime Authority Act or the Port Workers Ordinance.

PART II

SHIPPING RATES IN RESPECT OF EXPORT CARGO

1. In addition to any other rates that may otherwise be payable under these regulations,

there shall be payable by the owner or exporter to the Authority or the contractor for the

handling, between warehouse or quay and ship’s tackle, or ship’s ramp or ship’s door, of the unit

loads or unitised cargo specified in Column 1 of the Table immediately following the rates

specified hereunder, that is to say -

(a) in respect of unit loads or unitised cargo which are

(i)

presented by arrangement with the Authority or its contractor directly under

ship’s tackle or ship’s door or ship’s ramp by the exporter’s transport at the

Deep Water Quay or Shipwrights Wharf, Coal Wharf, Laboratory Wharf,

Xatt ir-Risq (formerly Garden Reach), Flagstone Wharf, Timber Wharf,

Lighter’s Wharf or Pinto Wharf; or

(ii) handled elsewhere when lighters are not used,

the rate shown in Column 3 of that Table;

(b) in respect of unit loads or unitised cargo handled at the Deep Water Quay,

Shipwrights Wharf, Coal Wharf, Laboratory Wharf, Xatt ir-Risq (formerly Garden

Reach), Flagstone Wharf, Timber Wharf, Lighter’s Wharf or Pinto Wharf or in

respect of unit loads or unitised cargo handled elsewhere when lighters are used,

the rate shall be that shown in Column 2 of that Table

Provided that when such unit loads or unitised cargo as are mentioned in

subparagraphs (a) and (b) are locally manufactured goods, the rate shall be that

shown in Column 4 of that Table

Table

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

€3.89

€3.54

€1.75

Unit loads or unitised cargo, per ton ......

2. Where any goods have been accepted by the Authority or its contractor, as the case may

be, for consolidation into a unit load before shipment there shall be paid in addition to the rates

mentioned in the above named Table a rate of 12c5 29c per ton.

PART III

TRANSHIPMENT RATES

1. Where any of the unit loads or unitised cargo referred to in paragraph 5 of Part I of the

Second Schedule and specified in Column 1 of the Table immediately following, contained in

this Part of this Schedule, are handled by the Authority or its contractor between ship’s tackle,

ramp or door and quay or warehouse, there shall be paid to the Authority or its contractor as the

case may be in addition to any storage rates as aforesaid -

(a) in respect of unit loads or unitised cargo landed, stacked and reshipped where

lighters are not used, the rates shown in Column 2 of the said Table;

(b) in respect of unit loads or unitised cargo landed, stacked and reshipped where

lighters are used, the rates specified in the Third Schedule.

Table

Column 1

Column 2

(a)

Unit loads or unitised cargo except motor vehicles,

€1.22

unpacked and mobile, per ton ..............................................

(b)

Motor vehicles, unpacked and mobile, each, as follows

(i) motor cars .....................................................................

€2.10

€2.80

(ii) vans ..............................................................................

€4.66

(iii) trucks and chassis .........................................................

Provided that where any cargo landed for transhipment is discharged as unitised cargo,

stacked and reshipped as cargo other than unitised cargo or vice-versa the rates payable to the

Authority or its contractor, as the case may be, shall be those specified in this Part of this

Schedule and those specified in the Third Schedule less the fees that in terms of the Port

Workers Regulations, would have been payable in respect of the employment of port workers

for the landing or loading operations not performed

Provided further that, when the number of motor vehicles, unpacked and mobile,

unloaded from, and/or loaded on, the same ship in one single operation exceeds 500 units, the

rates specified in item (b) of the above Table in respect of units in excess of 500 shall be

reduced by 50 per centum.

2. These rates do not include the charges for the inboard operation.

PART IV

SHIFTING OF UNIT LOADS OR UNITISED CARGO

1. When unit loads or unitised cargo is shifted by the ship to any quay where lighters are

not used and handled by the Authority or its contractor, there shall be paid to the Authority or its

contractor, as the case may be, the rates specified in the following Table

Table

Column 1

Column 2

(a)

Unit loads or unitised cargo, except motor

vehicles, unpacked and mobile, shifted

during the loading or unloading of

}

€0.93

transhipment cargo, per ton .....................

(b)

Motor vehicles, unpacked, mobile, shifted

for each

during the loading or unloading of

operation

transhipment cargo, each, as follows

€1.75

(i) motor cars .........................................

€2.33

(ii) vans ..................................................

€2.91

(iii) trucks and chassis .............................

2. Where lighters are used there shall be paid the rates specified in Part I of the Fifth

Schedule.

PART V

MANNER OF CALCULATING RATES

1. For the purpose of calculating rates on unit loads or unitised cargo, the tonnage shall be

calculated on the actual cargo forming the unit load and shall be calculated in the manner

specified in the Sixth Schedule

Provided that in the case of trailers and containers, fees shall be calculated according to

the following fixed tonnage

Containers

20ft

23 tons

Containers

40ft

45 tons

Trailers

20ft

25 tons

Trailers

40ft

45 tons

Trailers Super Cube

40/43ft

58 tons

Reefer Containers/trailers

20ft

18 tons

Reefer Containers/trailers

40ft

26 tons

Provided further Reefer Containers shall be construed to refer only to reefer containers

containing frozen meat or frozen fish or related frozen by-products.

2. When both the actual weight and measurement in respect of every bill of lading of unit

loads or unitised cargo are not recorded in the ship’s manifests or bill of lading, the rates shall

be calculated on the overall weight or measurements of the cargo, subject to the provisions of

paragraph 1. ".

3. The Schedule to the Pilotage and Mooring Regulations (S.L. 352.04)

shall be substituted by the following new Schedule

" SCHEDULE

Regulation 31

Pilotage and Mooring Dues

1. For the purposes of this Schedule -

"ton" means " gross registered tonnage of a ship determined in accordance with the provisions

of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969;

"oil tanker" means a ship which complies with the definition of the International Convention

for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) 1973, as modified by the Protocol of

1978;

"segregated ballast tank" means a tank exclusively used for the carriage of segregated ballast.

2. Pilotage dues at the standard rate shall be as follows

(a) Ships not exceeding 500 tons .............................................

(b) Ships exceeding 500 tons and not exceeding 1,000 tons .....

(c) Ships exceeding 1,000 tons and not exceeding 2,000 tons ..

(d) Ships exceeding 2,000 tons and not exceeding 3,500 tons ..

(e) Ships exceeding 3,500 tons and not exceeding 5,000 tons ..

(f) Ships exceeding 5,000 tons and not exceeding 7,000 tons ..

(g) Ships exceeding 7,000 tons and not exceeding 10,000 tons .

(h) Ships exceeding 10,000 tons and not exceeding 15,000 tons

(i) Ships exceeding 15,000 tons and not exceeding 20,000 tons

(j) Ships exceeding 20,000 tons and not exceeding 25,000 tons

(k) Ships exceeding 25,000 tons and not exceeding 30,000 tons

(l) Ships exceeding 30,000 tons and not exceeding 40,000 tons

(m) For every additional 10,000 tons or part thereof in excess

of 40,000 tons ...................................................................

3. Pilotage dues at the standard rate shall be charged for either

(a) entering port; or

(b) leaving port; or

(c) shifting berth under own power ("hot move") in the same port.

4. Charges additional to pilotage dues at the standard rate shall be made as follows

(a) shifting berth not under own power ("cold move") in the

same port ..........................................................................

(b) shifting berth from one port to another port not under own

power ("cold move") i.e. leaving one port, passage to and

entering another port .........................................................

(c) oil tankers not equipped with segregated ballast tanks ........

5. For any of the following services

(a) making contact with a ship outside a port when the ship is not to enter that port; or

(b) pilotage service rendered outside a port, including pilotage from outside the

entrance of one port to another,

there shall be charged half the standard rate, subject to a minimum of €34.94.

6. If, in the performance of any of the services specified in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of this

Schedule -

(a) a pilot is detained on board the ship for piloting, mooring,

or unmooring the ship for any reason beyond the pilot’s

control, or is left in quarantine for a period longer than two

hours, the following additional dues shall be payable

(i) in respect of services rendered at Malta Drydocks

and Malta Shipbuilding, from the second to the

twenty-fourth hour, per hour or part thereof .............

(ii) in respect of services rendered elsewhere, from the

second to the twenty-fourth hour, per hour or part

thereof .....................................................................

(iii) thereafter, per twenty-four hour period or part

thereof, in cases (i) and (ii) above .............................

(b) a pilot is compelled to proceed abroad with the ship, he

shall be provided with board and lodging at a standard not

less than that of a second class hotel, and the expenses of

the return journey and the following additional dues shall

be payable per day or part thereof until the pilot is returned

to Malta .............................................................................

7. (i) For mooring or unmooring a ship on entering, leaving or shifting berth at any berth,

except at a buoy berth, other than for the services specified in paragraphs 9, 10, 19 and 20 of

this Schedule, there shall be charged