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No. 2 of 1900.
Issue of search
ARMS AND AMMUNITION.
21. Whenever it appears to a magistrate, upon the oath of any person, that there is reasonable cause to suspect that certain arms or ammunition are in any building, vessel (not being a ship of war or ship having the status of a ship of war), or place, in contravention of this Ordinance, such magistrate may by warrant directed to any officer of police, empower him with such assistants as may be necessary, by day or by night,
(1) to enter, and, if necessary, to break into, such building, vessel, or place, and to search for and take possession of any arms and ammunition 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 arms or ammunition in his possession, custody, or control.
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 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 be liable to the punishment prescribed by section 28.
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.
* As amended by No. 8 of 1919.
† See No. 10 of 1886, Second Schedule,
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1070
No. 2 of 1900.
Issue of search
ARMS AND AMMUNITION.
21. Whenever it appears to a magistrate, upon the oath of any person, that there is reasonable cause to suspect that certain cases. any arms or ammunition are in any building, vessel (not
warrant in
Power to
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munition on
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Colony.
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Power to establish
central store.
being a ship of war or ship having the status of a ship of war), or place, in contravention of this Ordinance, such magistrate may by warrant directed to any officer of police, empower him with such assistants as may be necessary, by day or by night,
(1) to enter, and, if necessary, to break into, such building, vessel, or place, and to search for and take possession of any arms and ammunition 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 arms or ammunition in his possession, custody, or control.
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 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 be liable to the punishment prescribed by section 28.
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.
* As amended by No. 8 of 1919.
† See No. 10 of 1886, Second Schedule,
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