14. And whereas it is of great importance to the trade, manufacture, and navigation of _Great Britain_, and of his Majesty’s dominions in _Europe_, that all trade and mercantile intercourse between his Majesty’s subjects, residing or carrying on fishery in the island of _Newfoundland_ with the subjects of any foreign state, should be prohibited: And whereas it is essentially necessary to the preservation of the benefits arising from the fishery aforesaid, to prevent the sale of any ships, vessels, or boats, or of the tackle, apparel, or furniture of the same, and of all and all manner of utensils and implements, which are or may be used in catching and curing fish, and also of all articles and commodities of the growth, produce, and manufacture of the said island of _Newfoundland_, to the subjects of any foreign state, or to any other than the subjects of his Majesty, his heirs and successors, and also to prohibit the purchase of any goods or commodities whatsoever, from the subjects of any foreign state; be it therefore enacted by the authority aforesaid, That it shall not be lawful for any person or persons, residing in or carrying on fishery in the said island of _Newfoundland_, or on the banks thereof, there to sell, barter, or exchange, any ship, vessel, or boat, of what kind or description soever, or any tackle, apparel, or furniture, used or which may be used by any ship, vessel, or boat; or any seans, nets, or other implements or utensils, used or which may be used in catching or curing fish, or any kind of bait whatsoever used or which may be used in the catching of fish; or any kind of fish, oil, blubber, seal skins, peltry, fuel, wood, or timber, to or with any person or persons whatsoever, other than the subjects of his Majesty, his heirs and successors. [Sidenote: Offenders herein to be committed; and to forfeit treble the value of the articles sold, _etc._]