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CAP. 186]

31 of 1949.

Short title.

Interpretation. (11 & 12 Geo. 6, c. 56.)

Offences.

11 & 12 Geo. 6, c. 56, s. 28.

Schedule of fees.

Schedule may be amended by Governor in Council.

Administration of oaths. (Cap. 243.)

British Nationality (Miscellaneous Provisions).

CHAPTER 186.

BRITISH NATIONALITY (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS).

To provide for matters arising in the Colony incidental to the provisions of the British Nationality Act, 1948. [8th July, 1949.]

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the British Nationality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance.

2. In this Ordinance, “Act” means the British Nationality Act, 1948.

3. (1) Any person who for the purpose of procuring anything to be done or not to be done under the Act makes any statement which he knows to be false in a material particular, or recklessly makes any statement which is false in a material particular, shall be liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for three months.

(2) Any person who fails to comply with any requirement imposed by regulations made under the Act with respect to delivering up certificates of naturalization shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of one thousand five hundred dollars.

4. The fees appointed in the Schedule shall be taken in the various matters respectively specified, and shall be paid to the officer and in manner therein shown.

5. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council by order to amend the Schedule in any manner whatsoever.

6. The Immigration Officer and any deputy immigration officer appointed under section 3 of the Immigrants Control Ordinance, shall be commissioners to administer oaths and take declarations and affirmations for the purposes of this Ordinance.

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CAP. 186] 31 of 1949. Short title. Interpretation. (11 & 12 Geo. 6, c. 56.) Offences. 11 & 12 Geo. 6, c. 56, s. 28. Schedule of fees. Schedule may be amended by Governor in Council. Administration of oaths. (Cap. 243.) British Nationality (Miscellaneous Provisions). CHAPTER 186. BRITISH NATIONALITY (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS). To provide for matters arising in the Colony incidental to the provisions of the British Nationality Act, 1948. [8th July, 1949.] 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the British Nationality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance. 2. In this Ordinance, “Act” means the British Nationality Act, 1948. 3. (1) Any person who for the purpose of procuring anything to be done or not to be done under the Act makes any statement which he knows to be false in a material particular, or recklessly makes any statement which is false in a material particular, shall be liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for three months. (2) Any person who fails to comply with any requirement imposed by regulations made under the Act with respect to delivering up certificates of naturalization shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of one thousand five hundred dollars. 4. The fees appointed in the Schedule shall be taken in the various matters respectively specified, and shall be paid to the officer and in manner therein shown. 5. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council by order to amend the Schedule in any manner whatsoever. 6. The Immigration Officer and any deputy immigration officer appointed under section 3 of the Immigrants Control Ordinance, shall be commissioners to administer oaths and take declarations and affirmations for the purposes of this Ordinance. 434
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CAP. 186] 31 of 1949. Short title. Interpretation. (11 & 12 Geo. 6, c. 56.) Offences. 11 & 12 Geo. 6, c. 56, s. 28. Schedule of fees. Schedule may be amended by Governor in Council. Administra- tion of oaths. (Cap. 243.) British Nationality (Miscellaneous Provisions). CHAPTER 186. BRITISH NATIONALITY (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS). To provide for matters arising in the Colony incidental to the provisions of the British Nationality Act, 1948. [8th July, 1949.] 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the British Nationality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance. 2. In this Ordinance, “Act” means the British Nationality Act, 1948. 3. (1) Any person who for the purpose of procuring anything to be done or not to be done under the Act makes any statement which he knows to be false in a material particular, or recklessly makes any statement which is false in a material particular, shall be liable on summary convic- tion to imprisonment for three months. (2) Any person who fails to comply with any require- ment imposed by regulations made under the Act with respect to delivering up certificates of naturalization shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of one thousand five hundred dollars. 4. The fees appointed in the Schedule shall be taken in the various matters respectively specified, and shall be paid to the officer and in manner therein shown. 5. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council by order to amend the Schedule in any manner whatsoever. 6. The Immigration Officer and any deputy immigra- tion officer appointed under section 3 of the Immigrants Control Ordinance, shall be commissioners to administer oaths and take declarations and affirmations for the purposes of this Ordinance. 434
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CAP. 186]

31 of 1949.

Short title.

Interpretation. (11 & 12 Geo. 6,

c. 56.)

Offences.

11 & 12 Geo. 6,

c. 56, s. 28.

Schedule of fees.

Schedule

may be

amended by Governor in Council.

Administra-

tion of oaths.

(Cap. 243.)

British Nationality (Miscellaneous Provisions).

CHAPTER 186.

BRITISH NATIONALITY

(MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS).

To provide for matters arising in the Colony incidental to the provisions of the British Nationality Act, 1948. [8th July, 1949.]

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the British Nationality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance.

2. In this Ordinance, “Act” means the British Nationality Act, 1948.

3. (1) Any person who for the purpose of procuring anything to be done or not to be done under the Act makes any statement which he knows to be false in a material particular, or recklessly makes any statement which is false in a material particular, shall be liable on summary convic- tion to imprisonment for three months.

(2) Any person who fails to comply with any require- ment imposed by regulations made under the Act with respect to delivering up certificates of naturalization shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of one thousand five hundred dollars.

4. The fees appointed in the Schedule shall be taken in the various matters respectively specified, and shall be paid to the officer and in manner therein shown.

5. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council by order to amend the Schedule in any manner whatsoever.

6.

The Immigration Officer and any deputy immigra- tion officer appointed under section 3 of the Immigrants Control Ordinance, shall be commissioners to administer oaths and take declarations and affirmations for the purposes of this Ordinance.

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