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Interpreta-
tion of term.
Making of rules relating
to revenue matters in-
New
Territories.
Publication of rules.
Punishment
for breach of rule.
Duration of the Ordinance.
No. 8.] THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG (A
2. In this Ordinance the expression "the New Territories" means the additional territories acquired by this Colony under the provisions of the Convention, dated the 9th day of June, 1898, between Her Majesty Queen Victoria and His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China, for the enlargement of the limits of this Colony.
3. It shall be lawful for the Governor-in-Council, from and after the commencement of this Ordinance, to do all or any of the following matters to take effect within the New Territories, namely,
(1.) to make rules for the farming out or licensing for certain purposes in the New Territories of the right to sell or to deal in spirits, opium, salt, or any other commodity whatever for the levying, collection, recovery by legal proceedings, and custody of the revenue accruing from such farming or licensing and for the keeping of accounts thereof; and
(2.) to make rules for the levying, collection, recovery by legal proceedings, and safe custody of such rents, rates, taxes, and contributions from the New Territories as the Governor-in-Council, in his absolute discretion, think fit, and for the keeping of accounts thereof.
(1) All rules made under this Ordinance shall be published in The Gazette, in English and in Chinese, and shall thereupon become valid and binding as if inserted in this Ordinance.
(2.) Such rules shall be publicly notified in Chinese by the Captain Superintendent or Secretary in the Districts and Sub-districts subject to their operation, and copies in English and Chinese, certified by him as correct, shall be duly recorded in such Districts and Sub-districts, in such manner as he may direct.
5. Every person who commits a breach of any rule made under this Ordinance shall, on summary conviction before a Magistrate, be liable for such breach to a penalty not exceeding one hundred dollars or to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for any term not exceeding six months.
6. This Ordinance shall remain in force for a period of one year from its commencement, and for such further period or periods as may from time to time be determined by resolution of the Legislative Council.
ORDINANCE No. 9 OF 1899.
A.D. 1899 AN ORDINANCE to consolidate and amend the Laws relating to Criminal Procedure in the Supreme Court.
Ordinance
No 13 of 1899, with Ordinance
No. 29
[7th July, 1899