CAP. 151]
[s. 13 cont.]
Presumption
of member-ship etc., of society.
Society using
Societies.
(b) it shall not be necessary for the prosecution to prove that a society possesses a name, or that it has been constituted or is usually known under a particular name;
(c) where it is alleged that a society is an unlawful society, the burden of proving that it is a registered society, or an exempted society, or that it is not a local society, shall lie on the person charged.
14. (1) Where any books, accounts, writings, lists of members, seals, banners or insignia of or relating to or purporting to relate to any society are found in the possession of any person, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that such person is a member of such society, and such society shall be presumed until the contrary is proved, to be in existence at the time such books, accounts, writings, lists of members, seals, banners or insignia are so found.
(2) Where any books, accounts, writings, lists of members, seals, banners or insignia of or relating to any society are found in the possession of any person, it shall be further presumed, until the contrary is proved, that such person assists in the management of such society.
15. (1) Every society, whether it is exempted or registered or not, which uses a Triad ritual shall be deemed to be an unlawful society.
Offences.
Governor in Council may order dissolution
of any registered or exempted
society.
(2) Any person who is or acts as a member of a Triad Society or attends a meeting thereof or is found in possession of or having the custody or control of any books, accounts, writings, lists of members, seals, banners or insignia of or relating to any Triad Society or branch of a Triad Society, whether such society or branch is established in the Colony or not, shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of two thousand dollars and to imprisonment for two years.
16. (1) The Governor in Council may, in his discretion, order that any exempted society or registered society be dissolved where he is satisfied that any such society is being used for purposes prejudicial to or incompatible with peace, welfare or good order in the Colony.
(2) Notification of every such order shall be published in the Gazette, and shall be affixed in a conspicuous manner
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CAP. 151]
[s. 13 cont.]
Presumption
of member- ship etc., of society.
Society using
Societies.
(b) it shall not be necessary for the prosecution to prove that a society possesses a name, or that it has been constituted or is usually known under a particular
name;
(c) where it is alleged that a society is an unlawful society, the burden of proving that it is a registered society, or an exempted society, or that it is not a local society, shall lie on the person charged.
14. (1) Where any books, accounts, writings, lists of members, seals, banners or insignia of or relating to or purporting to relate to any society are found in the possession of any person, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that such person is a member of such society, and such society shall be presumed until the contrary is proved, to be in existence at the time such books, accounts, writings, lists of members, seals, banners or insignia are so found.
(2) Where any books, accounts, writings, lists of mem- bers, seals, banners or insignia of or relating to any society are found in the possession of any person, it shall be further presumed, until the contrary is proved, that such person assists in the management of such society.
15. (1) Every society, whether it is exempted or regis- to be deemed tered or not, which uses a Triad ritual shall be deemed to be
a Triad ritual
an unlawful
society. Offences.
Governor in Council may order dissolution
of any registered or exempted
society.
an unlawful society.
(2)
Any person who is or acts as a member of a Triad Society or attends a meeting thereof or is found in possession of or having the custody or control of any books, accounts, writings, lists of members, seals, banners or insignia of or relating to any Triad Society or branch of a Triad Society, whether such society or branch is established in the Colony or not, shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of two thousand dollars and to imprisonment for two years.
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16. (1) The Governor in Council may, in his discretion, order that any exempted society or registered society be dissolved where he is satisfied that any such society is being used for purposes prejudicial to or incompatible with peace, welfare or good order in the Colony.
(2) Notification of every such order shall be published in the Gazette, and shall be affixed in a conspicuous manner
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