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GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS. No. 14 of 1901.

(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 one hundred 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 two hundred 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.

1387

Appointment of Inspectors.

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.

(2) Every order appointing an inspector shall be published in the Gazette.

38 & 39 Vict. c. 17, s. 53.

Inspector.

15.-(1) A Government Inspector shall have power to make such examination and inquiry as may be necessary to ascertain whether this Ordinance is complied with, and for that purpose,—

(a) he may enter, inspect, and examine any factory for gunpowder or for fireworks and every part thereof, at all times by day and by night, but so as not to impede or obstruct unnecessarily the work in such factory, and may

*As amended by Law Rev. Ord., 1924.

c. 17, s. 55,

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GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS. No. 14 of 1901. (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 one hundred 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 two hundred 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. 1387 Appointment of Inspectors. 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. (2) Every order appointing an inspector shall be published in the Gazette. 38 & 39 Vict. c. 17, s. 53. Inspector. 15.-(1) A Government Inspector shall have power to make such examination and inquiry as may be necessary to ascertain whether this Ordinance is complied with, and for that purpose,— (a) he may enter, inspect, and examine any factory for gunpowder or for fireworks and every part thereof, at all times by day and by night, but so as not to impede or obstruct unnecessarily the work in such factory, and may *As amended by Law Rev. Ord., 1924. c. 17, s. 55, *
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GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS. No. 14 of 1901. (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 one hundred 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 two hundred 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. 1387 Appointment ment Inspec- 14.-1) The Governor may appoint any fit persons to be inspectors for the purposes of this Ordinance, and any such of Govern- inspector is referred to in this Ordinance as a Government Inspector. (2) Every order appointing an inspector shall be published in the Gazette. tors. 38 & 39 Vict. c. 17, s. 53. Inspector. 15.-(1) A Government Inspector shall have power to Powers of make such examination and inquiry as may be necessary to Government ascertain whether this Ordinance is complied with, and for 38 & 39 Vict. that purpose,— (a) he may enter, inspect, and examine any factory for gunpowder or for fireworks and every part thereof, at all times by day and by night, but so as not to impede or obstruct unnecessarily the work in such factory, and may *As amended by Law Rov. Ord., 1924. c. 17, s. 55, *
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GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS. No. 14 of 1901.

(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 one hundred 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 two hundred 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.

1387

Appointment

ment Inspec-

14.-1) The Governor may appoint any fit persons to be inspectors for the purposes of this Ordinance, and any such of Govern- inspector is referred to in this Ordinance as a Government Inspector.

(2) Every order appointing an inspector shall be published in the Gazette.

tors.

38 & 39 Vict. c. 17, s. 53.

Inspector.

15.-(1) A Government Inspector shall have power to Powers of make such examination and inquiry as may be necessary to Government ascertain whether this Ordinance is complied with, and for 38 & 39 Vict. that purpose,—

(a) he may enter, inspect, and examine any factory for gunpowder or for fireworks and every part thereof, at all times by day and by night, but so as not to impede or obstruct unnecessarily the work in such factory, and may

*As amended by Law Rov. Ord., 1924.

c. 17, s. 55,

*

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