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1390

Apprehension

rant of person

dangerous

offence.

No. 14 of 1901. GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS.

(3) The occupier of any such factory shall post up on some conspicuous place or places a notice or notices warning all persons of their liability to penalties under this section; but the absence of any such notice or notices shall not exempt a person from a penalty under this section.

20. Any person who is found committing any act for which he is liable to a penalty under this Ordinance, and committing which tends to cause explosion or fire in or about any factory, may be apprehended without a warrant by any officer of police or by the occupier, or the agent or servant of or other person authorised by the occupier, of such factory, and be removed from the place at which he is arrested and conveyed as soon as conveniently may be before a magistrate.

38 & 39 Vict. c. 17, s. 78.

Issue of and under search warrant.

21.-(1) Whenever it is made to appear to a magistrate that there is reasonable cause to suspect that any offence is being committed against this Ordinance, the magistrate may, by warrant under his hand, direct any officer of police to enter, at any time, any building, premises, or place, with such assistance and using such force as may be necessary, and to search the same and ascertain whether any such offence has been or is being committed.

Renewal of licence.

Exemption of Government, etc., stores.

(2) If any gunpowder, ingredient of gunpowder, fireworks, or other thing is or are found, with regard to which there is reason to believe that any offence against this Ordinance has been or is being committed, such officer may cause the same to be conveyed before the magistrate or placed in safe keeping, and may also apprehend any person so offending or reasonably suspected of so offending, and the magistrate may also, if he thinks fit, order all or any part of such gunpowder, ingredient of gunpowder, fireworks, or thing to be forfeited.

22. Every licence issued under this Ordinance must be renewed annually.

23. This Ordinance shall not apply to Government, military, or naval stores.

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1390 Apprehension rant of person dangerous offence. No. 14 of 1901. GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS. (3) The occupier of any such factory shall post up on some conspicuous place or places a notice or notices warning all persons of their liability to penalties under this section; but the absence of any such notice or notices shall not exempt a person from a penalty under this section. 20. Any person who is found committing any act for which he is liable to a penalty under this Ordinance, and committing which tends to cause explosion or fire in or about any factory, may be apprehended without a warrant by any officer of police or by the occupier, or the agent or servant of or other person authorised by the occupier, of such factory, and be removed from the place at which he is arrested and conveyed as soon as conveniently may be before a magistrate. 38 & 39 Vict. c. 17, s. 78. Issue of and under search warrant. 21.-(1) Whenever it is made to appear to a magistrate that there is reasonable cause to suspect that any offence is being committed against this Ordinance, the magistrate may, by warrant under his hand, direct any officer of police to enter, at any time, any building, premises, or place, with such assistance and using such force as may be necessary, and to search the same and ascertain whether any such offence has been or is being committed. Renewal of licence. Exemption of Government, etc., stores. (2) If any gunpowder, ingredient of gunpowder, fireworks, or other thing is or are found, with regard to which there is reason to believe that any offence against this Ordinance has been or is being committed, such officer may cause the same to be conveyed before the magistrate or placed in safe keeping, and may also apprehend any person so offending or reasonably suspected of so offending, and the magistrate may also, if he thinks fit, order all or any part of such gunpowder, ingredient of gunpowder, fireworks, or thing to be forfeited. 22. Every licence issued under this Ordinance must be renewed annually. 23. This Ordinance shall not apply to Government, military, or naval stores.
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1390 Apprehension rant of person dangerous offence. No. 14 of 1901. GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS. (3) The occupier of any such factory shall post up on some conspicuous place or places a notice or notices warning all persons of their liability to penalties under this section; but the absence of any such notice or notices shall not exempt a person from a penalty under this section. 20. Any person who is found committing any act for without war- which he is liable to a penalty under this Ordinance, and committing which tends to cause explosion or fire in or about any factory, may be apprehended without a warrant by any officer of 38 & 39 Vict. police or by the occupier, or the agent or servant of or other person authorised by the occupier, of such factory, and be removed from the place at which he is arrested and conveyed as soon as conveniently may be before a magistrate. c. 17, s. 78. Issue of and under search warrant. 21.-(1) Whenever it is made to appear to a magistrate, proceedings that there is reasonable cause to suspect that any offence is being committed against this Ordinance, the magistrate may, by warrant under his hand, direct any officer of police to enter, at any time, any building, premises, or place, with such assistance and using such force as may be necessary, and to search the same and ascertain whether any such offence has been or is being committed. Renewal of licence. Exemption of Govern- ment, etc., stores. (2) If any gunpowder, ingredient of gunpowder, fireworks, or other thing is or are found, with regard to which there is reason to believe that any offence against this Ordinance has been or is being committed, such officer may cause the same to be conveyed before the magistrate or placed in safe keeping, and may also apprehend any person so offending or reasonably suspected of so offending, and the magistrate may also, if he thinks fit, order all or any part of such gun- powder, ingredient of gunpowder, fireworks, or thing to be forfeited. 22. Every licence issued under this Ordinance must be renewed annually. 23. This Ordinance shall not apply to Government, military, or naval stores.
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1390

Apprehension

rant of person

dangerous

offence.

No. 14 of 1901. GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS.

(3) The occupier of any such factory shall post up on some conspicuous place or places a notice or notices warning all persons of their liability to penalties under this section; but the absence of any such notice or notices shall not exempt a person from a penalty under this section.

20. Any person who is found committing any act for without war- which he is liable to a penalty under this Ordinance, and committing which tends to cause explosion or fire in or about any factory, may be apprehended without a warrant by any officer of 38 & 39 Vict. police or by the occupier, or the agent or servant of or other person authorised by the occupier, of such factory, and be removed from the place at which he is arrested and conveyed as soon as conveniently may be before a magistrate.

c. 17, s. 78.

Issue of and

under search warrant.

21.-(1) Whenever it is made to appear to a magistrate, proceedings that there is reasonable cause to suspect that any offence is being committed against this Ordinance, the magistrate may, by warrant under his hand, direct any officer of police to enter, at any time, any building, premises, or place, with such assistance and using such force as may be necessary, and to search the same and ascertain whether any such offence has been or is being committed.

Renewal of licence.

Exemption of Govern- ment, etc., stores.

(2) If any gunpowder, ingredient of gunpowder, fireworks, or other thing is or are found, with regard to which there is reason to believe that any offence against this Ordinance has been or is being committed, such officer may cause the same to be conveyed before the magistrate or placed in safe keeping, and may also apprehend any person so offending or reasonably suspected of so offending, and the magistrate may also, if he thinks fit, order all or any part of such gun- powder, ingredient of gunpowder, fireworks, or thing to be forfeited.

22. Every licence issued under this Ordinance must be renewed annually.

23. This Ordinance shall not apply to Government, military, or naval stores.

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