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