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204

No. 1 of 1873,

Penalty on dealer refusing

etc.

information,

[34 & 35 Vict. c. 105 s. 12.]

*

Search for dangerous goods.

[ib. s. 13.]

+

DANGEROUS GOODS.

(7) There shall be charged in respect of each licence granted in pursuance of this Ordinance the sum of one dollar.

11. Any dealer who-

(1) refuses to show to any officer authorised by the Governor every or any place, or all or any of the vessels or packages, in which dangerous goods in his possession are kept, or to give him such assistance as he may require for examining the same; or

(2) wilfully obstructs any officer so authorised in the execution of this Ordinance,

shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 100 dollars.

12. (1) Where any Magistrate is satisfied, by information upon oath, that there is reasonable ground to believe that any dangerous goods are being kept, sent, conveyed, or exposed for sale within the Colony in contravention of this Ordinance, at any place, whether a building or not, or in any ship or vehicle, such Magistrate shall grant a warrant by virtue whereof it shall be lawful for any person named in the warrant to enter the place, ship, or vehicle mentioned in the warrant, and every part thereof, and examine the same and search for such goods therein, and if any such goods are found therein which are kept, sent, conveyed, or exposed for sale in contravention of this Ordinance, to seize and remove such goods and the vessels or packages containing the same, and to detain such goods and vessels or packages until a Magistrate has determined whether the same are, or are not forfeited.

(2) The proceedings for such forfeiture shall be commenced forthwith after the seizure.

(3) Any person seizing any dangerous goods in pursuance of this section, shall not be liable to any action for detaining the same or for any loss or damage incurred in respect of such goods, otherwise than by any wilful act or neglect while the same are so detained.

(4) Every person who,

(a) by himself or by any one in his employment or acting by his direction or with his consent, refuses or fails to admit into any place occupied by or under the control of such person any person demanding to enter in pursuance of this section; or

(b) in any way obstructs or prevents any such person in or from making any such search, examination, or seizure,

* As amended by No. 30 of 1911, No. 51 of 1911 and No. 62 of 1911.

As amended by No. 30 of 1911, No. 51 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911 and No. 63 of 1911.

shall be liable...

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204 No. 1 of 1873, Penalty on dealer refusing etc. information, [34 & 35 Vict. c. 105 s. 12.] * Search for dangerous goods. [ib. s. 13.] + DANGEROUS GOODS. (7) There shall be charged in respect of each licence granted in pursuance of this Ordinance the sum of one dollar. 11. Any dealer who- (1) refuses to show to any officer authorised by the Governor every or any place, or all or any of the vessels or packages, in which dangerous goods in his possession are kept, or to give him such assistance as he may require for examining the same; or (2) wilfully obstructs any officer so authorised in the execution of this Ordinance, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 100 dollars. 12. (1) Where any Magistrate is satisfied, by information upon oath, that there is reasonable ground to believe that any dangerous goods are being kept, sent, conveyed, or exposed for sale within the Colony in contravention of this Ordinance, at any place, whether a building or not, or in any ship or vehicle, such Magistrate shall grant a warrant by virtue whereof it shall be lawful for any person named in the warrant to enter the place, ship, or vehicle mentioned in the warrant, and every part thereof, and examine the same and search for such goods therein, and if any such goods are found therein which are kept, sent, conveyed, or exposed for sale in contravention of this Ordinance, to seize and remove such goods and the vessels or packages containing the same, and to detain such goods and vessels or packages until a Magistrate has determined whether the same are, or are not forfeited. (2) The proceedings for such forfeiture shall be commenced forthwith after the seizure. (3) Any person seizing any dangerous goods in pursuance of this section, shall not be liable to any action for detaining the same or for any loss or damage incurred in respect of such goods, otherwise than by any wilful act or neglect while the same are so detained. (4) Every person who, (a) by himself or by any one in his employment or acting by his direction or with his consent, refuses or fails to admit into any place occupied by or under the control of such person any person demanding to enter in pursuance of this section; or (b) in any way obstructs or prevents any such person in or from making any such search, examination, or seizure, * As amended by No. 30 of 1911, No. 51 of 1911 and No. 62 of 1911. As amended by No. 30 of 1911, No. 51 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911 and No. 63 of 1911. shall be liable... Page 5 Page 6
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204 No. 1 of 1873, Penalty on dealer refusing etc. information, [34 & 35 Vict. c. 105 s. 12.] * Search for dangerous goods. [ib. s. 13.] + DANGEROUS GOODS. (7) There shall be charged in respect of each licence granted in pursuance of this Ordinance the sum of one dollar. 11. Any dealer who- (1) refuses to show to any officer authorised by the Governor every or any place, or all or any of the vessels or packages, in which dangerous goods in his possession are kept, or to give him such assistance as he may require for examining the same; or (2) wilfully obstructs any officer so authorised in the execution of this Ordinance, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 100 dollars. 12. (1) Where any Magistrate is satisfied, by information upon oath, that there is reasonable ground to believe that any dangerous goods are being kept, sent, conveyed, or exposed for sale within the Colony in contravention of this Ordinance, at any place, whether a building or not, or in any ship or vehicle, such Magistrate shall grant a warrant by virtue whereof it shall be lawful for any person nained in the warrant to enter the place, ship, or vehicle mention- ed in the warrant, and every part thereof, and examine the same and search for such goods therein, and if any such goods are found therein which are kept, sent, conveyed, or exposed for sale in con- travention of this Ordinance, to seize and remove such goods and the vessels or packages containing the same, and to detain such goods and vessels or packages until a Magistrate has determined whether the same are, or are not forfeited. (2) The proceedings for such forfeiture shall be commenced forthwith after the seizure. (3) Any person seizing any dangerous goods in pursuance of this section, shall not be liable to any action for detaining the same or for any loss or damage incurred in respect of such goods, otherwise than by any wilful act or neglect while the same are so detained. (4) Every person who, - (a) by himself or by any one in his employment or acting by his direction or with his consent, refuses or fails to admit into any place occupied by or. under the control of such person any person demanding to enter in pursuance of this section; or (b) in any way obstructs or prevents any such person in or from making any such search, examination, or seizure, * As amended by No. 30 of 1911, No. 51 of 1911 and No. 62 of 1911. As amended by No. 30 of 1911, No. 51 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911 and No. 63 of 1911. sha all his 1 wa car suc tru WO: pri of out of liat an be if con the ( last to t did or i dilig 1 cont disp pers 16 appl Page 5Page 6
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204

No. 1 of 1873,

Penalty on dealer refusing

etc.

information,

[34 & 35 Vict. c. 105 s. 12.]

*

Search for dangerous goods.

[ib. s. 13.]

+

DANGEROUS GOODS.

(7) There shall be charged in respect of each licence granted in pursuance of this Ordinance the sum of one dollar.

11. Any dealer who-

(1) refuses to show to any officer authorised by the Governor every or any place, or all or any of the vessels or packages, in which dangerous goods in his possession are kept, or to give him such assistance as he may require for examining the same; or

(2) wilfully obstructs any officer so authorised in the execution of this Ordinance,

shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 100 dollars.

12. (1) Where any Magistrate is satisfied, by information upon oath, that there is reasonable ground to believe that any dangerous goods are being kept, sent, conveyed, or exposed for sale within the Colony in contravention of this Ordinance, at any place, whether a building or not, or in any ship or vehicle, such Magistrate shall grant a warrant by virtue whereof it shall be lawful for any person nained in the warrant to enter the place, ship, or vehicle mention- ed in the warrant, and every part thereof, and examine the same and search for such goods therein, and if any such goods are found therein which are kept, sent, conveyed, or exposed for sale in con- travention of this Ordinance, to seize and remove such goods and the vessels or packages containing the same, and to detain such goods and vessels or packages until a Magistrate has determined whether the same are, or are not forfeited.

(2) The proceedings for such forfeiture shall be commenced forthwith after the seizure.

(3) Any person seizing any dangerous goods in pursuance of this section, shall not be liable to any action for detaining the same or for any loss or damage incurred in respect of such goods, otherwise than by any wilful act or neglect while the same are so detained.

(4) Every person who, -

(a) by himself or by any one in his employment or acting by his direction or with his consent, refuses or fails to admit into any place occupied by or. under the control of such person any person demanding to enter in pursuance of this section; or

(b) in any way obstructs or prevents any such person in or from making any such search, examination, or seizure,

* As amended by No. 30 of 1911, No. 51 of 1911 and No. 62 of 1911.

As amended by No. 30 of 1911, No. 51 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911 and

No. 63 of 1911.

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