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ARMS AND AMMUNITION.

No. 2 of 1900.

1089

(1) to enter, and, if necessary, to break into, such building, vessel, or place, and to search for and take possession of any ammunition and arms which may be found there, and to carry the same before a Magistrate; and

(2) to arrest any person who may appear to have such ammunition or arms in his possession, custody, or control.

search for arms or ammunition on to leave the Colony vessel about

22.-(1) Whenever any vessel (not being a ship of war or ship having the status of a ship of war), whether under way or not, is about to leave the waters of the Colony, it shall be lawful for the master or officer in charge thereof for the time being, without any warrant for the purpose, to search or cause to be searched all passengers (not being exempted persons), and their luggage, baggage, and goods, for arms or ammunition, and for that purpose, where necessary, to use force or to break open any cases, boxes, or other receptacles wherein any ammunition or arms are or may be reasonably expected to be concealed.

(2) Every person who is in possession of such ammunition or arms may be arrested forthwith by the master or any other officer of the vessel, and, unless such person satisfactorily accounts therefor, he shall, on summary conviction, be liable to the punishment prescribed by section 28.

23. Every person who obstructs, hinders, or resists, or assists in obstructing, hindering, or resisting, any search or arrest authorised by this Ordinance shall, on summary conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 100 dollars, or to imprisonment for any term not exceeding 3 months, in addition to any other penalty to which he may be liable by law or under this Ordinance.

24. The Governor may establish a central store for the safe keeping and storing of all arms and ammunition, and notice shall be given in the Gazette of the situation thereof.

25. It shall be lawful for the Governor-in-Council, during the continuance of any proclamation issued under the provisions of the Peace Preservation Ordinance, 1886, by notification, to order the removal to the said central store of all ammunition and arms in the possession of any person, and to close arms shops.

* As amended by No. 2 of 1912 and No. 21 of 1912.

+ As amended by No. 30 of 1911, No. 1 of 1912 and No. 21 of 1912.

§ As amended by No. 1 of 1912 and No. 2 of 1912.

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ARMS AND AMMUNITION. No. 2 of 1900. 1089 (1) to enter, and, if necessary, to break into, such building, vessel, or place, and to search for and take possession of any ammunition and arms which may be found there, and to carry the same before a Magistrate; and (2) to arrest any person who may appear to have such ammunition or arms in his possession, custody, or control. search for arms or ammunition on to leave the Colony vessel about 22.-(1) Whenever any vessel (not being a ship of war or ship having the status of a ship of war), whether under way or not, is about to leave the waters of the Colony, it shall be lawful for the master or officer in charge thereof for the time being, without any warrant for the purpose, to search or cause to be searched all passengers (not being exempted persons), and their luggage, baggage, and goods, for arms or ammunition, and for that purpose, where necessary, to use force or to break open any cases, boxes, or other receptacles wherein any ammunition or arms are or may be reasonably expected to be concealed. (2) Every person who is in possession of such ammunition or arms may be arrested forthwith by the master or any other officer of the vessel, and, unless such person satisfactorily accounts therefor, he shall, on summary conviction, be liable to the punishment prescribed by section 28. 23. Every person who obstructs, hinders, or resists, or assists in obstructing, hindering, or resisting, any search or arrest authorised by this Ordinance shall, on summary conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 100 dollars, or to imprisonment for any term not exceeding 3 months, in addition to any other penalty to which he may be liable by law or under this Ordinance. 24. The Governor may establish a central store for the safe keeping and storing of all arms and ammunition, and notice shall be given in the Gazette of the situation thereof. 25. It shall be lawful for the Governor-in-Council, during the continuance of any proclamation issued under the provisions of the Peace Preservation Ordinance, 1886, by notification, to order the removal to the said central store of all ammunition and arms in the possession of any person, and to close arms shops. * As amended by No. 2 of 1912 and No. 21 of 1912. + As amended by No. 30 of 1911, No. 1 of 1912 and No. 21 of 1912. § As amended by No. 1 of 1912 and No. 2 of 1912. Page 10 Page 11
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ARMS AND AMMUNITION.

No. 2 of 1900.

1089

(1) to enter, and, if necessary; to break into, such building, vessel, or place, and to search for and take possession of any ammunition and arms which may be found there, and to carry the same before a Magistrate; and

(2) to arrest any person who may appear to have such ammuni- tion or arms in his possession, custody, or control.

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22.-(1) Whenever any vessel (not being a ship of war or ship Power to having the status of a ship of war), whether under way or not, is about to leave the waters of the Colony, it shall be lawful for the master or officer in charge thereof for the time being, without any warrant for the purpose, to search or cause to be searched all passengers (not being exempted persons), and their luggage, bag- gage, and goods, for arms or ammunition, and for that purpose, where necessary, to use force or to break open any cases, boxes, or other receptacles wherein any ammunition or arms are or may be reasonably expected to be concealed.

(2) Every person who is in possession of such ammunition or arms may be arrested forthwith by the master or any other officer of the vessel, and, unless such person satisfactorily accounts therefor he shall, on summary conviction, be liable to the punishment prescribed by section 28.

23. Every person who obstructs, hinders, or resists, or assists in obstructing, hindering, or resisting, any search or arrest authorise by this Ordinance shall, on summary conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 100 dollars, or to imprisonment for any term not exceeding 3 months, in addition to any other penalty to which he may be liable by law or under this Ordinance.

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24. The Governor may establish a central store for the safe keep- Power to ing and storing of all arms and ammunition, and notice shall be given in the Gazette of the situation thereof.

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25. It shall be lawful for the Governor-in-Council, during the Power to continuance of any proclamation issued under the provisions of the to central Peace Preservation Ordinance, 1886, by notification, to order the store of all removal to the said central store of all ammunition and arms in the ammunition,

and to close arms shops,

* As amended by No. 2 of 1912 and No. 21 of 1912.

+ As amended by No. 30 of 1911, No. 1 of 1912 and No. 21 of 1912. § As amended by No. 1 of 1912 and No. 2 of 1912.

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