Section 4

The Yang di-Pertua Negeri may appoint agents, chiefs or other persons to supervise, work or take seed pearl shells from any oyster bank or bed in the territory and every person so appointed shall declare the names of all persons working, trading or taking seed pearl shells within his jurisdiction and shall be responsible for the due performance by each such person of the provisions of this Ordinance.

Fee for licence.

Licences shall be issued for every person so declared on payment of the prescribed fee and shall expire at the end of each current month and all agents, chiefs or other persons appointed under subsection (1) shall account to the Customs or District Officer for all such licences at the end of the seed pearl season or at any other time on demand by any Government officer.

Remuneration.