1964_PUBLIC_MARKET_(REGIONAL_COUNCIL)_BY-LAWS — Page 4

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BQ 4

[Subsidiary]

Prevention of obstruction.

Prevention of nuisances.

Prevention of spitting.

Dressing of

poultry and

game.

10 of 1986, s. 32(2).

Power to

prohibit persons carrying on business in

public markets in certain cases.

10 of 1986, s. 32(2). (Cap. 148.)

(Cap. 134.)

Offences and penalties.

10 of 1986, s. 32(2). L.N. 315/87.

L.N. 315/87.

Name in which proceedings for offences may be brought.

10 of 1986, s. 32(2).

CAP. 132] Public Market (Regional Council) By-laws [1987 Ed.

9. Except with lawful authority or excuse, no person shall, in a public market, so erect any structure, or so place any article or vehicle, as to cause obstruction therein.

10. No person shall obey the call of nature in a public market, except in a public latrine.

11. No person shall spit in a public market.

12. No person shall, in a public market, pluck, scald or dress any poultry or game, except in a place approved for the purpose by the Council.

13. Where any person has been convicted of disorderly conduct, intimidation, extortion, or of any offence under section 13 of the Gambling Ordinance, or of any offence under the provisions of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, the Council may, by notice served upon such person within 90 days after the date upon which such person was convicted, or, if sentenced to imprisonment upon such conviction, after the date of his release therefrom, prohibit such person, for such period, not exceeding 2 years from the date of the service of such notice, as shall be specified therein, from carrying on any business, or being employed in or taking part in any business, in any public market.

14. (1) Any person who contravenes by-law 4(2), 5, 7(1), 7A, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1,500.

(2) Any person who fails to comply with a notice served upon him under by-law 13 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1,500 and to imprisonment for 1 month.

(3) Where any work for or in connection with an addition or alteration to a stall, or installation, addition to, alteration or removal of any fixture or fitting of the stall, is carried out otherwise than in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (3) of by-law 7, the tenant of such stall shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1,500.

15. Without prejudice to the provisions of any other enactment relating to the prosecution of criminal offences and without prejudice to the powers of the Attorney General in relation to the prosecution of such offences, prosecutions for an offence under these by-laws may be brought in the name of the Council.

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BQ 4[Subsidiary]Prevention of obstruction.Prevention of nuisances.10. No person shall obey the call of nature in a public market, except in a public latrine.11. No person shall spit in a public market.12. No person shall, in a public market, pluck, scald or dress any poultry or game, except in a place approved for the purpose by the Council.13. Where any person has been convicted of disorderly conduct, intimidation, extortion, or of any offence under section 13 of the Gambling Ordinance, or of any offence under the provisions of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, the Council may, by notice served upon such person within 90 days after the date upon which such person was convicted, or, if sentenced to imprisonment upon such conviction, after the date of his release therefrom, prohibit such person, for such period, not exceeding 2 years from the date of the service of such notice, as shall be specified therein, from carrying on any business, or being employed in or taking part in any business, in any public market.14. (1) Any person who contravenes by-law 4(2), 5, 7(1), 7A, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1,500.(2) Any person who fails to comply with a notice served upon him under by-law 13 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1,500 and to imprisonment for 1 month.(3) Where any work for or in connection with an addition or alteration to a stall, or installation, addition to, alteration or removal of any fixture or fitting of the stall, is carried out otherwise than in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (3) of by-law 7, the tenant of such stall shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1,500.
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BQ 4[Subsidiary]Prevention of obstruction.Prevention of nuisances.10. No person shall obey the call of nature in a public market, except in a public latrine.11. No person shall spit in a public market.12. No person shall, in a public market, pluck, scald or dress any poultry or game, except in a place approved for the purpose by the Council.13. Where any person has been convicted of disorderly con- duct, intimidation, extortion, or of any offence under section 13 of the Gambling Ordinance, or of any offence under the provisions of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, the Council may, by notice served upon such person within 90 days after the date upon which such person was convicted, or, if sentenced to imprisonment upon such conviction, after the date of his release therefrom, prohibit such person, for such period, not exceeding 2 years from the date of the service of such notice, as shall be specified therein, from carrying on any business, or being employed in or taking part in any business, in any public market.14. (1) Any person who contravenes by-law 4(2), 5, 7(1), 7A, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1,500.(2) Any person who fails to comply with a notice served upon him under by-law 13 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1,500 and to imprisonment for 1 month.(3) Where any work for or in connection with an addition or alteration to a stall, or installation, addition to, alteration or removal of any fixture or fitting of the stall, is carried out otherwise than in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (3) of by-law 7, the tenant of such stall shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1,500.
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BQ 4

[Subsidiary]

Prevention of obstruction.

Prevention of nuisances.

Prevention of spitting.

Dressing of

poultry and

game.

10 of 1986, s. 32(2).

Power to

prohibit persons carrying on business in

public markets in certain cases.

10 of 1986, s. 32(2). (Cap. 148.)

(Cap. 134.)

Offences and penalties.

10 of 1986, s. 32(2). L.N. 315/87.

L.N. 315/87.

Name in which proceedings for offences may be brought.

10 of 1986, s. 32(2).

CAP. 132] Public Market (Regional Council) By-laws [1987 Ed.

9. Except with lawful authority or excuse, no person shall, in a public market, so erect any structure, or so place any article or vehicle, as to cause obstruction therein.

10. No person shall obey the call of nature in a public market, except in a public latrine.

11. No person shall spit in a public market.

12. No person shall, in a public market, pluck, scald or dress any poultry or game, except in a place approved for the purpose by the Council.

13. Where any person has been convicted of disorderly con- duct, intimidation, extortion, or of any offence under section 13 of the Gambling Ordinance, or of any offence under the provisions of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, the Council may, by notice served upon such person within 90 days after the date upon which such person was convicted, or, if sentenced to imprisonment upon such conviction, after the date of his release therefrom, prohibit such person, for such period, not exceeding 2 years from the date of the service of such notice, as shall be specified therein, from carrying on any business, or being employed in or taking part in any business, in any public market.

14. (1) Any person who contravenes by-law 4(2), 5, 7(1), 7A, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1,500.

(2) Any person who fails to comply with a notice served upon him under by-law 13 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1,500 and to imprisonment for 1 month.

(3) Where any work for or in connection with an addition or alteration to a stall, or installation, addition to, alteration or removal of any fixture or fitting of the stall, is carried out otherwise than in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (3) of by-law 7, the tenant of such stall shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1,500.

15. Without prejudice to the provisions of any other enactment relating to the prosecution of criminal offences and without prejudice to the powers of the Attorney General in relation to the prosecution of such offences, prosecutions for an offence under these by-laws may be brought in the name of the Council.

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