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[s. 30 cont.]
(Cap. 210.)
27 of 1947, s. 4.
Forfeiture
of arms, etc., connected
with offence.
Forfeiture
of arms or ammunition without apparent
owner.
Power to stop and search for arms in
the street.
Presumption.
Powers of other police officers.
9 of 1950, Schedule.
Arms and Ammunition.
(4) An imitation firearm shall, notwithstanding that it is not loaded or is otherwise incapable of discharging any shot, bullet or other missile, be deemed to be an offensive weapon or instrument for the purpose of section 45 of the Larceny Ordinance.
(5) In this section, the expression "imitation firearm" means any thing, other than an arm within the meaning of section 2, which if observed in daylight has the appearance of being a lethal barrelled weapon of any description.
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31. Any arms or ammunition in connexion with which an offence has been committed under this Ordinance may, if the magistrate or judge thinks fit, be forfeited.
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32. Any arms or ammunition which are found in any building, vessel, or place without any apparent owner may, whether any person is charged with or convicted of any offence in connexion therewith or not, be ordered by the magistrate or judge to be forfeited.
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33. It shall be lawful for any police officer to stop, and to search for arms--
(a) any person whom he may find in any street or other public place between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.; and
(b) any person whom he may find in any street or other public place, at any hour of the day or night, who acts in a suspicious manner, or whom he may suspect of having any arms in his possession. [32
34. Every person who is proved to have had in his possession or under his control anything whatever containing any arms or ammunition, shall, until the contrary is proved, be deemed to have been in possession of such arms or ammunition.
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35. The powers and duties which may be exercised by the Commissioner of Police under this Ordinance may be exercised by any police officer of or above the rank of superintendent or assistant superintendent.
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