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LOTTERY AND GAMING ACT 1936 - SECT 84

84—Persons found in house declared a common gaming-house

If after publication, in pursuance of paragraph (a) of the last preceding section, of notice of the making of a declaration with respect to a house, office, room, or place, and during the time that the declaration is in force, any person is found in or on or entering or leaving—

            (a)         that house, office, room, or place; or

            (b)         any land or building used as a means of access to, or of exit or escape from the same,

any member of the police force may, without warrant, arrest that person and take him before a court. That person, unless he proves that he was in, or on, or entering, or leaving, as aforesaid, for a lawful purpose shall be guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: $5 000.



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