1390
No. 14 of 1901.
Appointment
of Govern-
GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS.
package shall be a box, barrel, or case of such strength, construction, and character that it will not be broken or accidentally opened, or become defective or insecure, whilst being conveyed, and will not allow the gunpowder to escape. If the gunpowder is packed in a double package, the inner package shall be a substantial case, canister, or other receptacle made and closed so as to prevent the gunpowder from escaping, and the outer package shall be a box, barrel, or case of wood or metal or other solid material, and shall be of such strength, construction, and character that it will not be broken or accidentally opened, or become defective or insecure, whilst being conveyed, and will not allow the gunpowder to escape; (c) the interior of every package, whether single or double, shall be kept free from grit and otherwise clean;
(d) every package, whether single or double, when actually used for the package of gunpowder, shall not be used for any other purpose;
(e) there shall not be any iron or steel in the construction of any such single package or inner or outer package, unless the same is effectually covered with tin, zinc, or other material;
(f) the amount of the gunpowder in any single package, or if there is a double package, in any one outer package, shall not exceed 100 pounds, except with the consent of and under conditions approved by the Governor; and
(g) on the outermost package there shall be affixed the word "Gunpowder" in conspicuous characters, in English or other European language and Chinese, by means of a brand or securely attached label or other mark.
(2) In the event of any breach (by any act or default) of any rule in this section, the gunpowder in respect of which the breach is committed may be forfeited, and the person guilty of such breach shall further be liable to a penalty not exceeding 200 dollars.
(3) The Governor-in-Council may make rules for the purpose of rescinding, altering, or adding to the general rules contained in this section.
Government Supervision.
14.—(1) The Governor may appoint any fit persons to be inspectors for the purposes of this Ordinance, and any such inspector is referred to in this Ordinance as a Government Inspector.
[38 & 39 Vict. c. 17 s. 53.]
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* As amended by No. 50 of 1911.
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1390
No. 14 of 1901.
Appointment
of Govern-
GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS.
package shall be a box, barrel, or case of such strength, construc- tion, and character that it will not be broken or accidentally opened, or become defective or insecure, whilst being conveyed, and will not allow the gunpowder to escape. If the gunpowder is packed in a double package, the inner package shall be a substantial case, canister, or other receptacle made and closed so as to prevent the gunpowder from escaping, and the outer package shall be a box, barrel, or case of wood or metal or other solid material, and shall be of such strength, construction, and character that it will not be broken or accidentally opened, or become defective or insecure, whilst being conveyed, and will not allow the gunpowder to escape; (c) the interior of every package, whether single or double, shall be kept free from grit and otherwise clean;
(d) every package, whether single or double, when actually used for the package of gunpowder, shall not be used for any other purpose;
(e) there shall not be any iron or steel in the construction of any such single package or inner or outer package, unless the same is effectually covered with tin, zinc, or other material;
(f) the amount of the gunpowder in any single package, or if there is a double package, in any one outer package, shall not exceed 100 pounds, except with the consent of and under conditions. approved by the Governor; and
(g) on the outermost package there shall be affixed the word Gunpowder in conspicuous characters, in English or other European language and Chinese, by means of a brand or securely attached label or other mark.
(2) In the event of any breach (by any act or default) of any rule in this section, the gunpowder in respect of which the breach is committed may be forfeited, and the person guilty of such breach shall further be liable to a penalty not exceeding 200 dollars.
(3) The Governor-in-Council may make rules for the purpose of rescinding, altering, or adding to the general rules contained in this section.
Government Supervision.
14.—(1) The Governor may appoint any fit persons to be inspec- ment Inspec- tors for the purposes of this Ordinance, and any such inspector is referred to in this Ordinance as a Government Inspector.
tors.
[38 & 39 Vict. c. 17 s. 53.]
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* As amended by No 50 of 1911.
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