(1) If any vessel or aircraft departs from Saint Lucia carrying on board without his or her consent any officer, the master of that vessel or the commander of that aircraft commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $10,000.
(2) Without prejudice to the liability of any person under subsection (1), the amount of any expenses incurred by the Comptroller or the Government by reason of the carrying away of any officer may be recovered from that person or from the owner of the vessel or aircraft.