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District Watch Force.

[CAP. 230

CHAPTER 230.

DISTRICT WATCH FORCE.

To amend and consolidate the law relating to the District Watch Force.

15 of 1949.

9 of 1950.

[29th April, 1949.]

PART I.

PRELIMINARY.

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the District Watch Force Ordinance.

2. All the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all persons who, at the commencement of this Ordinance, are serving in the District Watch Force established under any Ordinance repealed by this Ordinance and service under any such repealed Ordinance shall be deemed to be service under this Ordinance.

3. In this Ordinance-

"district watchman" includes any principal detective district watchman, any head district watchman, any assistant head district watchman and any detective district watchman;

"District Watch Force Regulations" means regulations made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 23 and any regulations continued or continuing in force upon the enactment of this Ordinance.

4. The Secretary for Chinese Affairs, subject to the orders and control of the Governor, shall be charged with the supreme direction and administration of the District Watch Force and may from time to time make orders to be known as "District Watch Force Orders" as he may think expedient, not inconsistent with this Ordinance, and District Watch Force Regulations, for the better control, management and regulation of the District Watch Force.

5. A district watchman shall, in relation to such duties as he may be required to perform, have all the powers and privileges of a constable of the police force.

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District Watch Force.

[CAP.230

CHAPTER 230.

DISTRICT WATCH FORCE.

To amend and consolidate the law relating to the District Watch Force.

15 of 1949.

9 of 1950.

[29th April, 1949.]

PART I.

PRELIMINARY.

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the District Watch Force Ordinance.

2. All the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all persons who, at the commencement of this Ordinance, are serving in the District Watch Force established under any Ordinance repealed by this Ordinance and service under any such repealed Ordinance shall be deemed to be service under this Ordinance.

3. In this Ordinance-

"district watchman" includes any principal detective district watchman, any head district watchman, any assistant head district watchman and any detective district watchman;

"District Watch Force Regulations" means regulations made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 23 and any regulations continued or continuing in force upon the enactment of this Ordinance.

4. The Secretary for Chinese Affairs, subject to the orders and control of the Governor, shall be charged with the supreme direction and administration of the District Watch Force and may from time to time make orders to be known as "District Watch Force Orders" as he may think expedient, not inconsistent with this Ordinance, and District Watch Force Regulations, for the better control, management and regulation of the District Watch Force.

5. A district watchman shall, in relation to such duties as he may be required to perform, have all the powers and privileges of a constable of the police force.

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District Watch Force. [CAP. 230 CHAPTER 230. DISTRICT WATCH FORCE. To amend and consolidate the law relating to the District Watch Force. 15 of 1949. 9 of 1950. [29th April, 1949.] PART I. PRELIMINARY. 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the District Watch Force Ordinance. 2. All the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all persons who, at the commencement of this Ordinance, are serving in the District Watch Force established under any Ordinance repealed by this Ordinance and service under any such repealed Ordinance shall be deemed to be service under this Ordinance. 3. In this Ordinance- "district watchman" includes any principal detective district watchman, any head district watchman, any assistant head district watchman and any detective district watchman; "District Watch Force Regulations" means regulations made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 23 and any regulations continued or continuing in force upon the enactment of this Ordinance. 4. The Secretary for Chinese Affairs, subject to the orders and control of the Governor, shall be charged with the supreme direction and administration of the District Watch Force and may from time to time make orders to be known as "District Watch Force Orders" as he may think expedient, not inconsistent with this Ordinance, and District Watch Force Regulations, for the better control, management and regulation of the District Watch Force. 5. A district watchman shall, in relation to such duties as he may be required to perform, have all the powers and privileges of a constable of the police force. 333 Page 333 The output is already in HTML format using `` for paragraphs. I made minor adjustments to formatting to better adhere to the instructions. Here is the final output: District Watch Force. [CAP.230 CHAPTER 230. DISTRICT WATCH FORCE. To amend and consolidate the law relating to the District Watch Force. 15 of 1949. 9 of 1950. [29th April, 1949.] PART I. PRELIMINARY. 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the District Watch Force Ordinance. 2. All the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all persons who, at the commencement of this Ordinance, are serving in the District Watch Force established under any Ordinance repealed by this Ordinance and service under any such repealed Ordinance shall be deemed to be service under this Ordinance. 3. In this Ordinance- "district watchman" includes any principal detective district watchman, any head district watchman, any assistant head district watchman and any detective district watchman; "District Watch Force Regulations" means regulations made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 23 and any regulations continued or continuing in force upon the enactment of this Ordinance. 4. The Secretary for Chinese Affairs, subject to the orders and control of the Governor, shall be charged with the supreme direction and administration of the District Watch Force and may from time to time make orders to be known as "District Watch Force Orders" as he may think expedient, not inconsistent with this Ordinance, and District Watch Force Regulations, for the better control, management and regulation of the District Watch Force. 5. A district watchman shall, in relation to such duties as he may be required to perform, have all the powers and privileges of a constable of the police force. 333
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District Watch Force. [CAP. 230 CHAPTER 230. DISTRICT WATCH FORCE. To amend and consolidate the law relating to the District 15 of 1949. Watch Force. 9 of 1950. [29th April, 1949.] PART I. PRELIMINARY. 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the District Watch Short title. Force Ordinance. 2. All the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to Application. all persons who, at the commencement of this Ordinance, are serving in the District Watch Force established under any Ordinance repealed by this Ordinance and service under any such repealed Ordinance shall be deemed to be service under this Ordinance. 3. In this Ordinance- "district watchman" includes any principal detective district watchman, any head district watchman, any assistant head district watchman and any detective district watchman; "District Watch Force Regulations" means regulations made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 23 and any regulations continued or continuing in force upon the enactment of this Ordinance. Interpretation. tion of Watch Force by the for Chinese Secretary The Secretary for Chinese Affairs, subject to the Administra- orders and control of the Governor, shall be charged with District the supreme direction and administration of the District Watch Force and may from time to time make orders to be known as "District Watch Force Orders" as he may think expedient, not inconsistent with this Ordinance, and District Watch Force Regulations, for the better control, manage- ment and regulation of the District Watch Force.. 5. A district watchman shall, in relation to such duties as he may be required to perform, have all the powers and privileges of a constable of the police force. Affairs, District powers and watchman, privileges. 333
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District Watch Force.

[CAP. 230

CHAPTER 230.

DISTRICT WATCH FORCE.

To amend and consolidate the law relating to the District 15 of 1949.

Watch Force.

9 of 1950.

[29th April, 1949.]

PART I.

PRELIMINARY.

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the District Watch Short title. Force Ordinance.

2. All the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to Application. all persons who, at the commencement of this Ordinance, are serving in the District Watch Force established under any Ordinance repealed by this Ordinance and service under any such repealed Ordinance shall be deemed to be service under this Ordinance.

3. In this Ordinance- "district watchman" includes any principal detective district watchman, any head district watchman, any assistant head district watchman and any detective district watchman;

"District Watch Force Regulations" means regulations made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 23 and any regulations continued or continuing in force upon the enactment of this Ordinance.

Interpretation.

tion of

Watch

Force by the for Chinese

Secretary

The Secretary for Chinese Affairs, subject to the Administra- orders and control of the Governor, shall be charged with District the supreme direction and administration of the District Watch Force and may from time to time make orders to be known as "District Watch Force Orders" as he may think expedient, not inconsistent with this Ordinance, and District Watch Force Regulations, for the better control, manage- ment and regulation of the District Watch Force..

5. A district watchman shall, in relation to such duties as he may be required to perform, have all the powers and privileges of a constable of the police force.

Affairs,

District powers and

watchman,

privileges.

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