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CAP. 151]

Societies

[1988 Ed.

(a) in the case of a first conviction for that offence to a fine of $50,000 and

to imprisonment for 3 years; and

(b) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction for that offence to a fine of $100,000 and to imprisonment for 7 years. (Amended, L.N.19/87)

(Replaced, 28 of 1961, s. 8)

Persons allowing unlawful society on premises

21. Any person who knowingly allows a meeting of an unlawful society, or of members of an unlawful society, to be held in any house, building or place belonging to or occupied by him, or over which he has control, shall be liable on conviction on indictment in the case of a first conviction for that offence, to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction for that offence, to a fine of $100,000 and to imprisonment for 5 years.

(Amended, 28 of 1961, s. 9 and L.N.19/87)

Penalty for inciting, etc., a person to become a member of an unlawful society

22. Any person who incites, induces or invites another person to become a member of or assist in the management of an unlawful society and any person who uses any violence, threat or intimidation towards any other person in order to induce him to become a member or to assist in the management of an unlawful society shall be liable on conviction on indictment to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years.

(Added, 3 of 1952, s. 5. Amended, 28 of 1961, s. 10; 36 of 1982, s. 10 and L.N.19/87)

Penalty for procuring subscription or aid for an unlawful society

23. Any person who procures or attempts to procure from any other person any subscription or aid for the purposes of an unlawful society shall upon conviction on indictment be liable to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 1 year.

(Added, 3 of 1952, s. 5. Amended, 28 of 1961, s. 10 and 36 of 1982, s. 11)

Liability of person convicted of an offence under section 19, 20 or 29

24. Any person who, having been convicted of any offence under section 19 or 20 or, before 21 July 1961, under section 29(2), becomes an office-bearer of any other society without the permission in writing of the Registrar shall be liable on conviction on indictment to a fine of $15,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years.

(Added, 31 of 1957, s. 4. Amended, 28 of 1961, ss. 10 and 11; 4 of 1964, s. 2 and L.N.19/87)

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CAP. 151] Societies [1988 Ed. (a) in the case of a first conviction for that offence to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years; and (b) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction for that offence to a fine of $100,000 and to imprisonment for 7 years. (Amended, L.N.19/87) (Replaced, 28 of 1961, s. 8) Persons allowing unlawful society on premises 21. Any person who knowingly allows a meeting of an unlawful society, or of members of an unlawful society, to be held in any house, building or place belonging to or occupied by him, or over which he has control, shall be liable on conviction on indictment in the case of a first conviction for that offence, to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction for that offence, to a fine of $100,000 and to imprisonment for 5 years. (Amended, 28 of 1961, s. 9 and L.N.19/87) Penalty for inciting, etc., a person to become a member of an unlawful society 22. Any person who incites, induces or invites another person to become a member of or assist in the management of an unlawful society and any person who uses any violence, threat or intimidation towards any other person in order to induce him to become a member or to assist in the management of an unlawful society shall be liable on conviction on indictment to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years. (Added, 3 of 1952, s. 5. Amended, 28 of 1961, s. 10; 36 of 1982, s. 10 and L.N.19/87) Penalty for procuring subscription or aid for an unlawful society 23. Any person who procures or attempts to procure from any other person any subscription or aid for the purposes of an unlawful society shall upon conviction on indictment be liable to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 1 year. (Added, 3 of 1952, s. 5. Amended, 28 of 1961, s. 10 and 36 of 1982, s. 11) Liability of person convicted of an offence under section 19, 20 or 29 24. Any person who, having been convicted of any offence under section 19 or 20 or, before 21 July 1961, under section 29(2), becomes an office-bearer of any other society without the permission in writing of the Registrar shall be liable on conviction on indictment to a fine of $15,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years. (Added, 31 of 1957, s. 4. Amended, 28 of 1961, ss. 10 and 11; 4 of 1964, s. 2 and L.N.19/87) Page 15 Page 16
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14 CAP. 151] Societies [1988 Ed. (a) in the case of a first conviction for that offence to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years; and (b) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction for that offence to a fine of $100,000 and to imprisonment for 7 years. (Amended, L.N. 19(87) (Replaced, 28 of 1961, s. 8) Persons allowing unlawful society on premises 21. Any person who knowingly allows a meeting of an unlawful society, or of members of an unlawful society, to be held in any house, building or place belonging to or occupied by him, or over which he has control, shall be liable on conviction on indictment in the case of a first conviction for that offence, to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction for that offence, to a fine of $100,000 and to imprison- ment for 5 years. (Amended, 28 of 1961, s. 9 and L.N. 19/87) Penalty for inciting, etc., a person to become a member of an unlawful society 22. Any person who incites, induces or invites another person to become a member of or assist in the management of an unlawful society and any person who uses any violence, threat or intimidation towards any other person in order to induce him to become a member or to assist in the management of an unlawful society shall be liable on conviction on indictment to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years. ( Added, 3 of 1952, s. 5. Amended, 28 of 1961, s. 10; 36 of 1982, s. 10 and L.N. 19/87) Penalty for procuring subscription or aid for an unlawful society 23. Any person who procures or attempts to procure from any other person any subscription or aid for the purposes of an unlawful society shall upon conviction on indictment be liable to a fine of $10,000 and to imprison- ment for 1 year. ( Added, 3 of 1952, s. 5. Amended, 28 of 1961, s. 10 and 36 of 1982, s. 11) Liability of person convicted of an offence under section 19, 20 or 29 24. Any person who, having been convicted of any offence under section 19 or 20 or, before 21 July 1961, under section 29(2), becomes an office-bearer of any other society without the permission in writing of the Registrar shall be liable on conviction on indictment to a fine of $15,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years. (Added, 31 of 1957, s. 4. Amended, 28 of 1961, ss. 10 and 11; 4 of 1964, s. 2 and L.N. 19/87) Page 15Page 16
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CAP. 151]

Societies

[1988 Ed.

(a) in the case of a first conviction for that offence to a fine of $50,000 and

to imprisonment for 3 years; and

(b) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction for that offence to a fine of $100,000 and to imprisonment for 7 years. (Amended, L.N. 19(87)

(Replaced, 28 of 1961, s. 8)

Persons allowing unlawful society on premises

21. Any person who knowingly allows a meeting of an unlawful society, or of members of an unlawful society, to be held in any house, building or place belonging to or occupied by him, or over which he has control, shall be liable on conviction on indictment in the case of a first conviction for that offence, to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction for that offence, to a fine of $100,000 and to imprison- ment for 5 years.

(Amended, 28 of 1961, s. 9 and L.N. 19/87)

Penalty for inciting, etc., a person to become a member of an unlawful society

22. Any person who incites, induces or invites another person to become a member of or assist in the management of an unlawful society and any person who uses any violence, threat or intimidation towards any other person in order to induce him to become a member or to assist in the management of an unlawful society shall be liable on conviction on indictment to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years.

( Added, 3 of 1952, s. 5. Amended, 28 of 1961, s. 10; 36 of 1982, s. 10 and L.N. 19/87)

Penalty for procuring subscription or aid

for an unlawful society

23. Any person who procures or attempts to procure from any other person any subscription or aid for the purposes of an unlawful society shall upon conviction on indictment be liable to a fine of $10,000 and to imprison- ment for 1 year.

( Added, 3 of 1952, s. 5. Amended, 28 of 1961, s. 10 and 36 of 1982, s. 11)

Liability of person convicted of an offence under

section 19, 20 or 29

24. Any person who, having been convicted of any offence under section 19 or 20 or, before 21 July 1961, under section 29(2), becomes an office-bearer of any other society without the permission in writing of the Registrar shall be liable on conviction on indictment to a fine of $15,000 and to imprisonment for

3 years.

(Added, 31 of 1957, s. 4. Amended, 28 of 1961, ss. 10 and 11; 4 of 1964, s. 2 and L.N. 19/87)

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