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GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS.

No. 14 of 1901.

941

(2) The occupier of every such factory, his agents and servants, shall furnish the means required by the Government inspector as necessary for every such entry, inspection, examination and inquiry.

(3) Every person who fails to permit a Government inspector to enter, inspect, examine or make inquiries in pursuance of this section or to comply with any requisition of such inspector in pursuance of this section, or who in any manner obstructs such inspector in the execution of his duties under this Ordinance, shall upon summary conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars for every offence, and in default of payment, to imprisonment for any term not exceeding one year.

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16. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council to make Rules such rules as he may deem expedient with regard to the fees relating to to be paid by licensees and with regard to the manufacture of gunpowder and fireworks and the sale and conveyance thereof, and with regard to the limits within which such manufacture etc. shall be entirely prohibited, and with regard to the structure and working of and the precautions to be observed in any factory for gunpowder or fireworks, and also with regard to the storage of fireworks, and generally with regard to any matters which the Governor in Council may deem expedient for the better carrying out of this Ordinance.

17. (1) Whenever there occurs any accident by explosion or by fire in or about or in connexion with any premises licensed under this Ordinance, the occupier of such premises shall forthwith send or cause to be sent notice of such accident, and of the loss of life or personal injury, if any, occasioned thereby, to the Commissioner of Police.

(2) Every such occupier as aforesaid who fails to comply with this section shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars.

Miscellaneous.

18. Every person who contravenes any of the undermentioned sections of this Ordinance, or any of the rules made under this Ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of an offence and

* As amended by No. 25 of 1931 [16.10.31].

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GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS. No. 14 of 1901. 941 (2) The occupier of every such factory, his agents and servants, shall furnish the means required by the Government inspector as necessary for every such entry, inspection, examination and inquiry. (3) Every person who fails to permit a Government inspector to enter, inspect, examine or make inquiries in pursuance of this section or to comply with any requisition of such inspector in pursuance of this section, or who in any manner obstructs such inspector in the execution of his duties under this Ordinance, shall upon summary conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars for every offence, and in default of payment, to imprisonment for any term not exceeding one year. manufacture 16. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council to make Rules such rules as he may deem expedient with regard to the fees relating to to be paid by licensees and with regard to the manufacture of gunpowder and fireworks and the sale and conveyance thereof, and with regard to the limits within which such manufacture etc. shall be entirely prohibited, and with regard to the structure and working of and the precautions to be observed in any factory for gunpowder or fireworks, and also with regard to the storage of fireworks, and generally with regard to any matters which the Governor in Council may deem expedient for the better carrying out of this Ordinance. 17. (1) Whenever there occurs any accident by explosion or by fire in or about or in connexion with any premises licensed under this Ordinance, the occupier of such premises shall forthwith send or cause to be sent notice of such accident, and of the loss of life or personal injury, if any, occasioned thereby, to the Commissioner of Police. (2) Every such occupier as aforesaid who fails to comply with this section shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars. Miscellaneous. 18. Every person who contravenes any of the undermentioned sections of this Ordinance, or any of the rules made under this Ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of an offence and * As amended by No. 25 of 1931 [16.10.31].
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GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS. No. 14 of 1901. 941 (2) The occupier of every such factory, his agents and servants, shall furnish the means required by the Government inspector as necessary for every such entry, inspection, examination and inquiry. (3) Every person who fails to permit a Government inspec- tor to enter, inspect, examine or make inquiries in pursuance of this section or to comply with any requisition of such inspector in pursuance of this section, or who in any manner obstructs such inspector in the execution of his duties under this Ordinance, shall upon summary conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars for every offence, and in default of payment, to imprisonment for any term not exceeding one year. manufacture 16. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council to make Rules such rules as he may deem expedient with regard to the fees relating to to be paid by licensees and with regard to the manufacture of of gunpow- gunpowder and fireworks and the sale and conveyance thereof, der and fireworks, and with regard to the limits within which such manufacture etc. shall be entirely prohibited, and with regard to the structure and working of and the precautions to be observed in any factory for gunpowder or fireworks, and also with regard to the storage of fireworks, and generally with regard to any matters which the Governor in Council may deem expedient for the better carrying out of this Ordinance. 17. (1) Whenever there occurs any accident by explosion Notification or by fire in or about or in connexion with any premises licensed of accident by explosion under this Ordinance, the occupier of such premises shall forth- or fire. with send or cause to be sent notice of such accident, and of 38 & 39 Vict. c. 17, s. 63. the loss of life or personal injury, if any, occasioned thereby, to the Commissioner of Police. 1 (2) Every such occupier as aforesaid who fails to comply with this section shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars. Miscellaneous. 18. Every person who contravenes any of the undermen- Penalties. tioned sections of this Ordinance, or any of the rules made. under this Ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of an offence and * As amended by No. 25 of 1931 [16.10.31].
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GUNPOWDER AND FIREWORKS.

No. 14 of 1901.

941

(2) The occupier of every such factory, his agents and servants, shall furnish the means required by the Government inspector as necessary for every such entry, inspection, examination and inquiry.

(3) Every person who fails to permit a Government inspec- tor to enter, inspect, examine or make inquiries in pursuance of this section or to comply with any requisition of such inspector in pursuance of this section, or who in any manner obstructs such inspector in the execution of his duties under this Ordinance, shall upon summary conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars for every offence, and in default of payment, to imprisonment for any term not exceeding one year.

manufacture

16. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council to make Rules such rules as he may deem expedient with regard to the fees relating to to be paid by licensees and with regard to the manufacture of of gunpow- gunpowder and fireworks and the sale and conveyance thereof, der and

fireworks, and with regard to the limits within which such manufacture etc. shall be entirely prohibited, and with regard to the structure and working of and the precautions to be observed in any factory for gunpowder or fireworks, and also with regard to the storage of fireworks, and generally with regard to any matters which the Governor in Council may deem expedient for the better carrying out of this Ordinance.

17. (1) Whenever there occurs any accident by explosion Notification or by fire in or about or in connexion with any premises licensed of accident

by explosion under this Ordinance, the occupier of such premises shall forth- or fire. with send or cause to be sent notice of such accident, and of 38 & 39 Vict.

c. 17, s. 63. the loss of life or personal injury, if any, occasioned thereby, to the Commissioner of Police.

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(2) Every such occupier as aforesaid who fails to comply with this section shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars.

Miscellaneous.

18. Every person who contravenes any of the undermen- Penalties. tioned sections of this Ordinance, or any of the rules made. under this Ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of an offence and

* As amended by No. 25 of 1931 [16.10.31].

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