Customs Tarif.

CO)LO)NY O() S-IEIA ILEoNI.

No. 1 of 1932.

I Il lis Majesty's name I assent
to 1hiis O(linance this twenty-
ninthi d:i of Aprlil, 1932.

AIlNOLD HODSON.
GIo'e'nor.

An Ordinance to Provide for the Imposition of
Customs Duties, and for purposes connected
therewith.

[301/ April. 1932.] Date of com-
inencclnct.

B]j IT ENACTED by the Governor l' Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :--
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Customs Tariff short title
Ordinance, 1932, and slall apply to the Colony and Protec- and applica-
torate. tion.

2. In this Ordinance, unless the con ext otherwise Interpreta-
requires:- tion.
British Empire means ts eMajesty's dominions
outside the Colony of "SVer Leone (including all
parts of India), zfIe/territories under His
Majesty's protect' i side the Protectorate of
Sierra Leone, te t ritories in respect of which a
mandate of thfl League of Nations is being
exercised J e Government of tny dominion

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within the meaning of the Statute of Westminister,
1931, and any territory in respect of which a
mandate of the Lengue of Nations is being cxer-
aof cised by the Government of the United Kingdom
V E. 'except Palestine (including Transjordania).
f & Tfil Comptroller of Customs includes any public officer
*' r appointed to collect customs duties at any port or
"'. : place in Sierra Leone.
J Goods includes wares and merchandise of every
description, and all other kinds of moveable
personal property.
Import duties 3. There shall be raised, levied, collected, and paid into
of Customs the general revenue of Sierra Leone upon all goods specified
to be levied, in the first schedule which shall be imported into Sierra Leone
or taken out of bond for consumption in Sierra Leone, the
several duties appearing in that schedule and set opposite to
each item respectively in the column of the tariff applicable
to such goods, subject to the following conditions :-
(a) The rates of duties set forth in the column headed
"British Preferential Tariff" of the first schedule
shall apply to goods the growth, produce or
manufacture of the British Empire. Provided that
such goods are shown to the satisfaction of the
Comptroller of Customs to have been
(1) consigned from, and
(2) grown, produced or manufactured m the
British Empire.

Cj," tDuty free
goods.

Mode of
ascertaining
ad valoren
duties.

(b) The rates of duties set forth in the column headed
General Tariff of the first schedule shall apply
to all goods not entitled to admission under the
column headed "British Preferential Tariff" of that
schedule. Provided that the rates of duties pre
scribed by an Order in Council made under
paragraph (b) or paragraph (c) of section 16 (1)
and approved by the Legislative Council under
section 16 (2) or (3) shall, on the coming into force
of such Order and during its operation, be
substituted for the rates of duties set out in the
column headed General Tarift in respect of
the goods specified in such Order being the
growth, produce or manufacture of the foreign
Z/r Qcountry tienlioned therein.

4. All goods spe ified in'e second schedule, which shall
be imported into Sieiwa--eone, shall be exempted from the
payment of duty-

5. (1) The value of goods, for the purpose of ascertaining
the amount of the ad valorem duty payable thereon, shall be
the price paid or to be paid by the owner thereof, after the
deduction of any allowance made by the seller to the owner

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by way of recognized trade or cash discounts, and of any
charges incidental to the delivery of the goods in Sierra
Leone. Provided that-
(a) there shall be no deduction of contingent discounts Provisoes.
or rebates, or buying and selling commissions and
sample discounts; and
(b) where goods are consigned by the person or firm by
whom they were manufactured, or by an agent on
his or their behalf, to an agent of such person or
firm in Sierra Leone for the purpose of sale in
Sierra Leone, the value of the goods shall be deemed
to be the current domestic value in finished condi-
tion in the country of consignment at the time of
delivery of the goods for exportation, and shall
include the value of packages, if any, in which the
goods would be sold for ldonestic consumption,
together with any royalties and selling commissions
which would be payable, the deduction of recognized
trade and cash discounts being allowed, but not
contingent discounts or rebates; and
S(C) in the case of goods whtic' have substantially
depreciated from their original value, the value of
' s such goods shall be deemed to be their value at the
time of impifration.

(2) No dFcounts or deductions from the purchase price Discounts
or current domestic value of any goods chargeable with and deduc-
ad valorem duty shall be allowed unless such discounts or tions allowed
in certain
deductions be clearly shown to the satisfaction of the cases.
Comptroller of Customs on the invoice, or unless they
be verified by the signature of the seller by whom such
discounts or deductions have been or purport to have been
actually allowed or, in any case coming within the preceding
proviso, by the signature of the manufacturer.

(3) In this section the word owner means the owner"
importer in Sierra Leone, except in cases of a principal con- and "seller "
signing goods to his agent in Sierra Leone, where it means defined.
the principal; and the word seller means the exporter
to Sierra Leone, except in cases of a principal consigning
goods to an agent in Sierra Leone, where it means the person
from whom the goods were purchased by the principal.

6. All invoices of goods shall be made out in the currency Invoices to
of Great Britain, ahd where the goods have not been purchased be made out
in that currency, the rate at which the commutation has in currency
been made shall be the rate of exchange between the two of Great
currencies at the time of exportation and shall be clearly Britain.
-stated. In case any dispute shall arise as to such rate of
exchange the matter shall be referred to the Comptroller of Power of
Customs who is hereby empowered to declare the rate of Comptroller
exchange as aforesaid. in case of
dispute.

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Customs Tariff.

Goods
imporltel ill
bags, boxes,
ec.

H ighiest
duties to he
Charged.

7. (1) If any goods subject to tile Iayment of specific duty
are imported in any bag, box, tin, jar, bottle or any other
package intended for sale and marked or labelled or commonly
sold as con(lailning or ('ollllonlly related to contain a specific
iquantitv or such goods, such bag, box, tin, jar, bottle or any
o0lher package shall 1be deemed, as against hie importer, to
contain schli specific quantity.

(2) In all cases where such bag, box, tin, jar, bottle or
other package is not so mai ked or labelled, or commonly so
sold or reputed, tlie duty, if payable on weight, shall ie
calhclated on lthe gross weight of such bag, box, tin, jar.
bottle or otler package and its contents.

8. If ainy goods are or can he classed tinder two or nmore
names, lheadings, or descriptions, with a resulting difference
as to duty, duty shall be charged when it is a difference
between liability to or freedom from duty, and the higher or
highest of tlie duiites applicable shall be charged when it is a
difference as to Iwo or more duties.

Duties on 9. Whenever any dutiable goods are composed of two or
parts. iore separate parts, any part though imported by itself shall
be charge able will duty al the rate applicable to the complete
goods.

Duty ont
goods of
which part is
dutiable.

Duty on
goods
composed of
two or more
dutiable
materials.

10. (1) If goods imported are composed of two or more
materials, one only of widich is dutiable, duty shall be charged
on lie whole of the goods at the rate applicable to the dutiable
material. Provided that if the Comptroller of Customs is
satisfied tlha tlie goods contain only a very .small proportion
of the material on which duty is clhargeable. duty shall be
charged on ihat pIarI only of' ile goods a;s is composed of the
dutiable material.

(2) If goods imported are composed of two or more
materials, iwo or more of which are dutiable, duty shall be
charged on lihe whole of the goods at thle ra e applicable to
that material on which duty is chargeable at the highest
rate. Provided that if tile comptrollerr of Customs is satisfied
that the goods contain only a very small proportion of
the material on wlicth duty is chargeable at rite highest rate.
duty shall le charged n (iihe whole of the goods at the rate
applicable to the material chargeable with duty of which
the goods contain the greatest proportion.

Drawbacks 11. A drawback amounting to ninety-five per cent. of
allowed. the duties paid on imported goods shall be refunded on the
exportation thereof, with such exceptions and subject to such
conditions as may le prescribed by rules made under
section 17.

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12. (1) Every sum of money which shall be due for Repayment
drawback shall be paid by the Treasurer on the proper draw
bicks and
voucher certified by the Comptroller of Customs, and the monies over
Treasurer is hereby authorized to return any money which paid.
shall have been overpaid as duties of Customs, or shall have
been allowed as abatement of duty on account of damage on
goods imported, on the proper document for such overpayment
or abatement being certified by the Comptroller of Customs.

(2) All claims for drawbacks, and applications for
overpayments and abatements of duty must be made and
established within a period of twelve months from-

(a) the exportation of goods in the case of drawback;

(b) the date of the payment of duty in the case of
overpayments and abatements of ndty.

13. n1 the case of any goods upon which duty has been )uty not
paid and upon which no drawback has been claimed, or which payable on
have been lawfully imported free of duty, and which after reported
being duly entered for exportation have been exported from ,luject to
Sierra Leone, such goods may within one year of such certain
exportation lie re-inilported into Sierra Leone without payment conditions.
of duty as provided in section 91 of the Customs Ordinance.
1924, but subject to the conditions (if any). prescribed by
rules made undlr section 17 of this Ordinance.

14. In the event of any military departm i mess, canteen Dutypayable
or garrison or regimental institute desi ig to sell to any on sale of
person or persons other than a mess, teteen or garrison or goods
l.stitli ..el... i imported free
regimental institute belonging to or t the use of the officers, tw military
warrant officers, sergeants or ran1 anid file of His Majest.y's mess.
Army, illy goods imported lf e of duty, but which if
imported by a memberr of the nieral public would have been
liable to duty, tlhe officer ct landing the corps shall certify
to the (omptroller of C( oms the amount realized by the r"
sale of such goods, andry l such goods shall be subject to such
duty as the (ComlptroXler of Customs shall thereupon assess, t 2
as if such goods hA- then been imported for the first time, 7" A/I
and the duties y assessed shall forthwith be paid by the -. if
seller. Provi that in making suchl assessment, the value j
of such goot so sold which, if imported by a member of the
general p lic, would have been liable to an1 ad calorcem rate
of dutyshall lie deemed to be the amount certified as afore-
said have been realized by the sale of such goods.

15. There shall be raised, levied, collected and paid into Export
the geinral avenue of Sierra Leone, upon all goods specified duties of
in the it schedule which shall be exported from Sierra Customsi to
Leone, the several duties appearing in that schedule and set be levied.
opposite to each item respectively.

Customs Tariff.

Power of 16. (1)
Governor in
Council to
vary sche-
dulcs 1, 2
;inl 3 and
the rates of
duties
imposed by
the General
Tariff in
special cases.

Hule making
powers of
Governor in
Council.

The Governor in Council may, by Order-
(a) add to, vary or revoke the whole or any part of
the first, second and third schedules;
(b) direct that all goods specified in the Order,
which are shown to the satisfaction of tlie
Comptroller of Customs to have been con
signed from, and grown, produced or
manufactured in the foreign country men
tioned therein, shall be admitted at such
lesser rates of duties than those chargeable
under the General Tariff as shall be specified
in the Order, and where any such Order is
made and approved by the Legislative Council
the provisions of this Ordinance shall have
effect accordingly;

(c) direct that special duties shall le levied on the
goods (to be specified therein) of any foreign
country (to be mentioned therein) which, in
the opinion of the Governor in Council,
discriminates against any goods produced or
manufactured in Sierra Leone, whether by way
of the imposition of duties, or the prohibition
or restriction of importation, or otherwise,
and where any such Order is made and
approved by the Legislative Council the
provisions of this Ordinance shall have effect
accordingly. *
(2) No Order in Council made under this section shall
come into force before the same shall have been approved by
a resolution of thet Legislative Council.
(3) The Legislative Council may amniul ainy Order in
Council made under this section. An ()Order in Coulnil so
amended shall be deemed to have been made by thlie Governor
in Council and to have been approved by the Legislative
Council.

17. (1) The Governor in Council may make rules carrying
into effect any of the provisions or purposes of this Ordinance.

(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the
generality of the foregoing power, the Governor in Council
may make rules with respect to the following matters:-
(a) The proportion of value which must be the result
of labour within the British Empire to entitle goods
to admission as having heen produced or manufac-
tured in tile British Empire.
(b) The evidence which may be required by the
Comptroller of Customs and the conditions which
must be fulfilled before lie admits goods as
having been (1) consigned from. and (2I grown,
produced or manufactured in the British Empire.

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(c) The evidence which may be required by the Comp-
troller of customss and the conditions which must
be fulfilled before he admits goods as having been
(1) consigned from, and (2) grown, produced or
manufactured in a foreign country to which an
Order in Council made under section 16 (1) (b)
and approved by the Legislative Council applies.

(d) The evidence which may be required by the
Comptroller of Customs to satisfy him that goods
are not the growth, produce or manufacture of a
foreign country to which an Order in Council made
under section 16 (1) (c) and approved by the
Legislative Council applies.

(c) Goods on which drawback shall be allowed.

(f) The conditions under whicl drawback shall be
allowed, and the amount thereof.

(y) the exportation of goods for repair or alteration.

(h) The conditions under which goods imported for
temporary use only may be exempted from duty.
(i) The prescription of forms to be used for any purpose
under this Ordinance.

*
(3) Unless and until amended, varied or revoked by the
Governor in (Council under this section, the rules set out in the
fJ fourth schedule shall have effect as if they had been duly
made under this section and shall come into force simul-
taneously with this Ordinance. Provided that the Governor
in Council may also, in exercise of his powers under this
section, add to the rules in the said schedule and may, for
any rules therein, substitute some other rules.

18. The Customs Tariff Ordinance, 1924, is hereby Repeal of
repealed. Cap. 50.

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Customs Tariff.

TIE FIRST SC'H1DULE.

TABLE OF DUTIES.

Item
No.

1

(iv) Explosives:
a. Dynamite and cognate
substances ...
b. Gunpowder ...
c. Fireworks ...

2 Asphalt:-
a. Pitch ... ...
b. Tar ... ... ...
3 Bags:
( For use in coaling vessels
b. For use in the exporta-
tion of West African
produce ... ...

4 Beads, other than real coral ...

5 Beer and ale, stoat and porter
containing hno more than 10
per centum by weight of pure
alcohol ...

6 Bread, otherwise known as trade
biscuits (not tinned) ...

Unit.

Each

Briti-ih
Prcfereii-
tial
Tariff.
.. dl.

Item
General

General
'ara tf.

5.

I.. ) 6 3 0 x I

Goods.

Arms, ammunition and explo-
sives :-
(i) Arms:
Swords, bayonets and simi-
lar weapons
(ii) Firearms :
a. Rifles and guns, other
than percussion, air and
flint-lock
b. Percussion and air guns
c. Revolvers and pistols ...
d. Flint-lock guns ...

(iii) Ammunition :
a. Cartridges, loaded
(1) For rifle, revolver or
pistol ......
(2) Other
b. Cartridges, unloaded ...
c. Percussion caps ... .
d. Shot, slugs and pellets ...

Per 111)

Per lh.

I 2 I I I
1 0 1; () II
II 1 3 1

Per lb.
Per iinm. gall.

Each

Per 1(I) 11.
net ...

1i 3 ;6 11 4 1;

Per lb. ... I0 ()I II U 11

Per imp. gall. ) 1 1;

Per 100 lb .... 1) 3 (1

1 2 tI

0 4 2

i Candles, including night lights
and tapers ... .. ... Per 100 lb. U 11 U0

Carriages, carts and wagons:
a. Motor-cars and lorries
b. Motor-cycles

SFree
Free cI ol')n.

1932

Ur

0 12 6

Customs Tariff.

TABLE O()F iDU'liS--ri'i/niitLd.

I t i isli
PI'rafhrei -
nit. l ial
i 'T riffl.
1- .<. d.

1932

_ _Ge leral

General
Tariff.

s. id.

( Cemenl t (the weight of all pack-
ages, inner and outer, to be
included)

10( Chemicans:
q. Calcium carbide
b. Dyes and dyestuffs
c. West African Indigo ...

11 Chinaware, earthenware and
pottery :
Clay pipes .

12 Cider and perry, containing not
more than 10 per centum hy
weight of pure alcohol ... ...
An1i! such liquor contuilinilg more
than 10 per centum by/ ureiO t
of pure hllohoil shall be charged

(iI !ti / (IS s, pil r s.
lWhen rider or prerr!i is inmporl(d,
twueov botlies of the size knoovi
Is Irt)pftetl quarts, or t 'enliti-
fouir ,oitls of the size In1on1)
ts ,repi ted points, shall L1,
decf,,d to contains tiwo imipeilil
gallons.

Cinematograph fill

Coffee :
i!. Raw
1. Other

Coral, real

Currants, dried

PI'r In

P.r 1 ... 0 I ) 0

0 1 0

Per g ,ns ... 1> 0 -I 0

I 1 0 0

. ... Per 110( ft. 0' 1 0( 0 2 0)

... ... .. ...

S .. Per oz ...

Per 7 ..

Fish

Flou

Dried, salted, smo
pickled, not in ti
or bottles ...

r (wheaten)

Ground-nuts, decorticatt
undecorticated

iked or
ns, jars
Per 1)10 lb. 0 3 1 3 6

.lPer fwt ... 0 1 0 I 2 0

ed and
.. ... Per II ... Flree- 0 0 1

20 Tinplemlents and tools:-
,t. Agricultural, except
mat(chets and cutlasses ...

b. Soldering

21 Lard and lard substitutes

.. 14 0% ,,/
I'll )l'l llt .

o s 4 0 12 6

No. 1

Item
No.

Good Is.

ih.

0 0 1

II 0

Free
["r'lo~t

IP'r r ipi g lll.

Per 100 11.

Customs Tariff.

TABLE OF DUTTIS-- continIued.

Briitlsh
Piefere,,u
Ullit. ti:11
TI ari Iff.

22 Lime, all kinds ......

[Per ton

0) is A' 5 0

Machinery (excluding sewing
machines and typewriters) in-
cluding parts, namely:-
a. Agricultural
b. Electric lighting and
power for industrial
purposes
c. Marine
d. Mining and gold dredg-
ing
e. Other industrial and
manufacturing
f. Railway and tramway ...
g. Water boring and ; imp-
ing
h. For use in connection
with the preparation oif.
or prospecting for, any
natural product of West
Africa, or the develop-
ment any industry iy
connection with su7h
product

The term Machinery inoetns
machines consistitin of a (Im-
bination of moving parts and
mechanical elements /which
mnay be put ine motion by
physical or mechanical force,
admitted as such bythe Comp-
troller of CLustoms.
Matches :-
In boxes contain mg 80 matches
or less. (Ma ches in boxes
containing a greater quantity
than 80 ma ches each to be
charged in/proportion)
Meat:
Beef and pork, pickled or
salted, not canned or
bottle
Smoked/or cured, not canned
or titled
Medici s and drugs.
M) medicinal preparations
and drugs which do not
contain alcohol and are
included in the British
Pharmacopoeia, or in
Vol. I of Lhe Extra
Pharmacopmeia

Per gross of
boxes

Per 11) lb. .

F/cc Inrl rid

II 1 I

. .. (I A 7

) 2 !

u421

11i a.
Free cocem.

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Guyietat
Tariff.

ft.

Customs Tariff.

TABLE OF DUTIES-continued.

British
Preferen- General
Unit. tial Tariff.
Tariff.
s. d. s. d.

,A --

No. Goods.
No.

(ii) Medicinal preparations
and drugs which contain
alcohol and are included
in the British Pharma-
copoeia, or in Vol. I of
the Extra Pharmaco-
poeia as to which:-
u. the importers are
registered medical
practitioners, regis-
tered dentists,
licensed druggists
or missionary socie-
ties;
b. the Comptroller of
Customs is satisfied
that they are to be
used in the com-
pounding of medi-
cines only, and
c. the Director of
Medical and Sani-
tary Services gives
a certificate that
the importation is
necessary and the
quantity impoi ted
is reasonable ...

(iii) Medicinal preparations
and drugs not included
in (i) or (ii) ... ...
27 Metals: -
a. Corrugated iron sheets ...
b. Lead in sheets or bars ...
28 Oil:-
a. Fuel
b. Illuminating, including
kerosene and other re-
fined petroleum burning
oils ... ...
c. Lubricating .. ...
d. Motor spirit ...
29/ Onions and garlic
30 Painters' colours and materials:
a. Paints and colours ...
b. Paint oil, polishes and
varnishes
c. Turpentine and turpen-
tine substitutes

31 Potatoes (including sweet pota-
toes and yams) ......

,- i1

0
0
O

er ...

Per 100 lb.

Per imp. gall.

10% ad
valorem.

30% ad
valorem.
5 3 4
9 6 8

0 0 4
534
968

004

0 00 0 0 0j

1932

--

No. 1

T nr'

Free

S 20% ad
valorem
Per ton ... 4 2 8
.r i p ... I 7 9 4

Pcrimp.gnll. O 0 3

.

0

Per lb.

No. 1

('u.stoms Tarifl.
TA E (IFIII

Soo(ds

Rice
Salt:

1. Table
b. Other kinds
34 Soap :-
u. Toilet
b. Other kinds
15 Spirits : -
(i) Potable
u. On brandy, gin, runm,
whiskey and other spirits
01r strong nwaterIs, the
true degree of strength
of which can be imme-
diately ascertained hli
Tralles alcoholometer, of
tile strength of 5 de-
grees pel 'eiitllutl of pure)
ailollil by such alcololo-
lletorl
And if of greater strength,
for every degree ovei 50
degrees per centlum by
such alcohollonieter, ,n
additional duty of
And if of less strength, for
every degree below a
strength of 50( degrees
per -entum by such
alcoholoineter, a reduc-
tion of duty of ...
Provided always that the
duty shall in no case be
less than ...
b. On all spirits being
sweetened or mixed with
any article so that the
degree of strength cannot
be ascertained as afore-
said

(ii) Not potable:
a. Alethylated. when the
Colmptroller of Customs
is satisfied that the spirit
is intended solely for
industrial purposes and
is not intended for sale
b. Methylated, other
c. Perfumned toilet prepara-
tions, washes and denti-
frices
Other ... ...

P1 lin 11. 1 Ill
Per ,cwr ... ( 2 ,3

PI -r cwt. .. 7 1 ;

Perilup. gall- 1 1:13

British
Plrefleli
Unit. tial.
Tariff.
5 s. i1.

1932

eniie-ral
Tariff

I ( I'

(1 i 4 '1 1) 4

II I I II Il 2
Ilii 11) 1 12

1 4 ]1

I1 I) 1 ;
1 3 1 Ii

Ii 1 I i I ii

.. .. "!2 ... 0i ,

II I

Iilii II

_ I_ I __

1932

TABLIE OF )UTIES-continued.

British
Prcferen- General
Unit. tial Tariff.
Tariff.
C .. i. s. d.

NOTE.-Spirituous drugs and
medicinal preparations contain-
ing not more than 20 per centum
by weight of pure alcohol, to he
charged at the prescribed ad
culoiem, rate. Spirituous drugs
and medicinal preparations con-
taining more than 20 per centum
by weight of pure alcohol, except
those certified by the Director of
Medical and Sanitary Services
under item 26 (ii) (c), to be
charged at the rate of ...
A.l.Y liquor conlaioinig not more
tlih two per cenHlum by weight
of pure alcohol slihll be deemed
to be noo-alcoholic.
When, spirits are im poIled inl
cases of tIrwele bottles of the size
known as reputed quarts, or
twenty-fouer bottles of the size
known as related points, each
cose shall be deemed to contain
tw o imperial gallons.

36 Starch

Per imp. gall. 1 13 G 1 13 6

Pe... Per 100 i. 0 3 4 0 4 2

37 Sugar:---
(1) Grown and manufactured
in the British Empire ... Per lb
(2) Grown in foeign countries s
but manufactured in the
British Empire ... ..
(3) Grown and/or manufac-
tured in foreign countries

Tea ... ...
Tofatcco : -
i) Unmanufactured ... .. Per 11b.
/(ii) Manufactured :
(a) Cigars ...
(b) Cigarettes:
1. Not exceeding a
weight of 41 ozs. per
100.
(1) Manufactured in
the British Em-
pire from Empire
grown tobacco ... Per 100
(2) Manufactured in
the British Em-
pire from foreign
tobacco
(3) Manufactuied in
foreign countries

.... 0

... 0 0 1

... 0

... 0 0 4 0

.. 1 2 0 1 6

... 0 6 C 0

0 1 6 -

...

2 0

0 2 1

No. 1

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Item
No.

Goods.

Customs Tariff.

TABLE OF D)UTIEIS--rM tilfl'ued.

British
Preferen.
Unit. tial
Tariff.
s. ,t.

Goods

2. Exceeding a weight
of 41 ozs. per 100.
(1) Manufactured in
the British Em-
pire from Empire
grown tobacco ...
(2) Mlanufactured in
the British Em-
pire from foreign
tobacco
(3) Manufactured in
foreign countries
(c) Other manufactured to-
bacco and snuff
40 Wines:
a. Still wines
b. Sparkling wines
Any such liquor containing more
than 20 per centum by weight
of pure alcohol shall be charged
duty as spirits.
41 Wood and timber:
Unmanufactured :-
Lumber ... ...

42 All edibles, groceries, provisions
and other articles ordinarily
used as food for human con-
sumption, not otherwise men-
tioned in this schedule
including condiments ...
43 All goods, wares and merchan-
dise not included in any other
item in this schedule ..
In case of specific duties, the
rates of duty shall be charged
upon any greater or less
quantity of such goods propor-
tionately.
Bottles containing wines, spirits
and other beverages not
measured on importation shall
be taken to contain as
follows:-
Imperial quarts-a quarter of
a gallon.
Imperial pints-an eighth of
a gallon.
Reputed quarts-a sixth of a
gallon.
Reputed pints-a twelfth of
a gallon.
When bottles are measured
on importation, measurements
shall be taken to the -01 of a
gallon, and duty charged
accordingly.

Per 11l.

... 0 II )

Per 1,0)0l sup. *
feet ... 1 a

malii, mm,.
... 20 ad

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No.

1932

TGariffa

a.~

4) 0 I

mm I' I I

al a mI I ; ai

1 5 i'

21"

3a t
34 'id011.

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THE SECOND SCHEDULE. 4eaL y 6 I
TABLE OF EXEMPTIONS FROM DUTY. %

1. Air craft and accessories.

2. All goods imported in special circumstances for obj ~ts
of a general public character, or for an enterprise deeminy to
be beneficial to the Colony or Protectorate, with the approval
of the Governor in Council but subject to such terms and
conditions, if any, as he may think fit to impose.

3. All goods imported by :-
(a) The Inspector-General of the Royal West African
Frontier Force and his staff Oflicers for their
private use when on inspection duty within the
Colony or the Protectorate.
(b) Boundary and other special commissioners and
their assistants, and offices specially appointed for
service generally in Brilish West Africa, and whose
duties require them to travel between the various
British West African/Possessions, for their private
use when on duty within the Colony or Protec
torate.
4. All goods imported fo/the sole use of any mess or officer
or member of the crew of/any of the ships of Ilis Majesty's
Navy on the Coast of Africa, upon proof being made to the
satisfaction of lie Comptroller of Customs that the same are
bona fide imported for the sole use of any such mes.s, officer or
member.
5. All goods officially imported by, or for the use of:--
(a) His Majesty's troops.
(b) His Majesty's ships, or for any officer or member
of the crew serving on one of His Majesty's ships.
(c) The Colonial Government.

6. All goods imported by officers of any body of Boy
Scouts or Girl Guides recognized by the Colonial Government,
which are required solely for the use of such scouts, guides
or their officers.
7. All goods imported for the official use of any foreign
Consulate, and the luggage and personal effects of the
Consular representative of any foreign country, or his
fami or suite, if such Consular representative is not
engaged in any other business or profession in the Colony
or /Irotectorate, provided that a similar privilege is
ac orded by such foreign country to the British Consulate
ti erein.
8. All non-consumable goods such as furniture, plate, glass
or cutlery, and any other goods whatsoever approved by the
Governor in Council, when such non-consumable goods or

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such other goods are imlportel for the sole use of any mess
or canteen, or garrison or regimental institute, belonging to
officers or warrant officers, sergeants or rank and tile of
His Majesty's Army, or the Sierra Leone Battalion of the
Royal West African Frontier Force, ani when it is cerliied
by the officer commanding the (corp. s ]hvinir such mess or
canteen, or garrison or regimental institute, that ite same
are imported solely for I he use of any such inis or c.neli'n,. or
garrison or regimental institute. ;ind Iliac They or any of
them shall not lie sold or applied for alny purpose savr as
hereinbefore mentioned.
9. All materials imported for t li p'lurpose f scientific
research in the Sir Alfred Jones' Tropical Lailoratory.
10. All perishable provisions imported on ice or in
refrigerating chambers.
11. Animals and birds, living.
12. Appliances, apparatus and materials (excluding tools
and implementsI not being subject to a specific import duty.
proved to the satisfaction of the ('Clmptrollei i l Custioms to
ie imported exclusively for use in any lprceiss fir tih
separation of metals from ores, soil or other natural matter
within the Colony or Protectorate.
13. Arms, accoutrenments, equipment and uniform,. tl:e
property of officers of His Majesty's Arm\ y (or Noavy. the l-oyal
\Vest African Frontier Force, or the Civil i8rvice. or if any
Colonial Force of constabulary. volunteers. ior plie.
imported by such officers for their plersinal I. e as required
by tile regulations of their respective services. Thei prolfe
sional robes of all officers of the (olonial Service who are
barristers-at-law or advocates of thel Scottish Bar.
11. Artificial limbs.
15. Artificial poppies for sale ion .\rmistice Day.
16. Books, stationery and apparatus generally 'fr the use
of educational establishments. c(heicials required' for tuition
purposes, and goods required for outdoor galme. when
certified by the lea of the establishtment ihat such goods are
intended exclusively for the- use of such establishment. and
admitted as such y (iwe (Cimptroller f ('Customs.
17. Bullion.
18. Buyllos, chaills, anchors anld sillhiers llor mooring vessels.
19. Clothing imported immediately iefole embarkation.
which the Comptroller of Customs is satisfied is intended for
the importer's personal use on a \-oyage teo a place outside
the tropics.
20. qoal. coke and patent fuel.
21. Coins which are legal tender, and bank and currency
notes.

Customs Tariff.

22. Cooper's stores, including casks, shooks, staves and
heading hoops, rivets, rushes, tenterhooks and chalk, specially
imported for the packing of West African produce.
23. Corkwood.
24. Cups, medals, shields and other trophies proved to the
satisfaction of the Comptroller of Customs to be specially
imported as prizes for competitions in racing, cricket,
football, tennis, golf, shooting or any other form of sport or
athletics, or at horticultural or agricultural exhibitions, or
at musical festivals or contests. Provided that no advertise
meant shall be inscribed on or attached to any such article,
and that this exemption shall not be extended to such goods
when imported for purposes of trade.
25. Dressings certified to be imported for free distribution
by missionary societies.
26. Filters and parts thereof and all appliances for the
filtration of water.
27. Fire engines and fire-extinguishing implements and
appliances, including accessories and spare parts, and
uniforms, imported by the City Council of Freetown for the
use of the Freetown Fire Brigade.
28. Firearms, ammunition and sporting equipment
imported with the sanction of the Governor ly the secretary
of any rifle club, the constitution and objects of which have
been approved by the Governor.
29. Firearms for sporting purposes re-imported, provided
that-
(i) they have been previously licensed;
(ii) all duties have been paid thereon; and
(iii) they have remained in the possession of the person
re-importing the same since such licensing and
payment of duties.
30. Fish caught by, and prepared for food upon, a trawler
operating from the Colony or Protectorate; but not fish
which is tinned or bottled or which has been prepared for
food in any other way.
31. Fishing nets and gear.
32. Fresh fish and fruit, not preserved in any way.
33. Goods exported for alteration or repair. Provided
that they are re-imported within one year of exportation and
the prescribed conditions have been fulfilled.
34. Ice, ice chests and refrigerators.
35. Instruments and appliances for :-
(a) Scientific purposes and research.
S(b) Surveying and prospecting.
/ (c) Tie professional use of surgeons, oculists and
dentists.

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3;. 31Mnures of all kinds; insecticides, fungicides. vermin-
killers and disinfectiants: and all other substances which tlie
comptrollerr of Cu(stoms is satisfied are imported exclusively
for use as imallures. or as remedies for diseases of. 1or
preventives of insect attacks o,. plants andl animals.

37. Meat, fresh. including game and poultry.

3,S. Memorial tablets, memorial windows ani tombstones.
together with thle necessary accessories.

39. Milk, fresh or preserved.

40. Mosquito netting. including mosquito nets, made up
of mesh not larger than I12 1by 12 to the square inchI: anl
mnosquito-proo1f gaulze. made up of mesh not larger than
18 by 18 to the square inch.

41. Outer packing in which goods ire packed and,
imported, such s ,palckinl cases, crates. or their r covers, and
such immediate or inner packing as may, in the opinion of
the Comptroller of ('Cstomns. be of nfo oi mliltercial value.

42. Packages, (otlier than bags and sacks, ordinarily
imported for tlie Iacking aind transport of West African
Iillduce.

43. Palm kernels, palm oil, kolha nuts, piassav\a fibre and
undressed hides and skins.

44. Passengers' baggage, being wearing apparel, articles
of personal adornment, toilet requisites, a an any portable
articles impotled in a passenger's baggage. or on his person.
which he might re'soiablily lie expected to carry with him for
his own regular a nl private use. and which are passed ;is
such by lle ('Conptroller of ('ustomis, and in which nmay be
included spirits /w perlfumery not exceeding one reputed quart
ol each, ciga'or cigrettes not exceeding one hundred of
each, or any t bacc not e( eeding one poind in weight.

45. Patte 'ns, samples and advertising materials of no
conmmerial/value admitted as such by the Comptroller of
Customs.

46. Personal effects when satisfactory evidence is given
that theT are being re imported afler a previous importation.

47. /Personal effects, landed in the Colony or Protectorate
Sithi one month before or after the passengers' arrival. shall
le rIgarded as iccomipainying the ,passenger. Provided that
if sPlle effects bu delayed after shipment t by circumstances
beyond the control of the importer, the Comptroller of
Customs may, in his discretion, extend this period.

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48. Personal effects, not being wares or merchandise, of
natives of the Colony or Protectorate dying in places outside
the limits of the jurisdiction.

49. Piassava fibre, hackles or combs for the dressing of.

50. Printing machines and all appliances (except printing
paper) used in the process of printing, and printing ink.

51. Printed literary matter, including maps, charts,
plans, scientific and technical works in all languages, and
printed music; also trade catalogues and price lists.

52. Seeds, plants, bulbs, roots, shrubs and trees imported
for agricultural or horticultural purposes.

53. Specimens of natural history, mineralogy or botany.

5-1. Telegraph materials. All bota fith; telegraph materials
imported for the use of the Eastern Telegraph Company
Limited.

55. Vegetables (fresh), excluding sweet potatoes, potatoes,
onions, garlic and yams.

56. Vessels, including lighters, boats, canoes, and steam
and other launches, with their necessary listings and tackle
such as masts, oars, sails, anchors and chains. Materials for
use in the construction of all such vessels when admitted as
such by the Comptroller of Customs.

57. Water tanks and vats and ready-made spare parts.

58. Works of art, drawings, engravings, photographs, also
/philosophical and scientific apparatus and appliances brought
/by professional persons for their use personally and not for
sale or exchange.

9/0

THE THIRD SCHEDULE.

Item No. Goods. nit. Duty.

*t: d. (
1 Kola nuts per 11. 0 0
2 P;uin kernels per t1 n 1 n IIH
4 G -m erp!d p1+. li 1)--+-)

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,ll ad ,/ TILE 14Wftf SClIEDULE.
Short title. 1. These Rules may be cited as the Customs Tarift
Rules, 1932.
PART I.
Rules relating to all imported f!oodt siubjirct to ,iluty.
Formt n 2. (1) All invoices relating to ill iill l4,, ,ls slijject to
invoices and 1 h e i /, i d w a n i d R
,.certificates of duties sliall le in form A inl aendix tlhlce Rules.
Srvalue relating and there shall lie lrinted>,- tped or written on every such
'o goods invoice a certificate of awrtie as in form B in the apelndlix.
liable to
duties. (2) All such certificates of value shall uly c1, iv i -,m
pleted, signed and witnessed as indicated in form B.

Deduction 3. i1 ascertaining the value fior id ralorct duty in case
from pur- of an actual sale (ol imiporlati'on it hill i p1 rinlisilile 10
chase price deduct front the actual lurclhase price t, thi gIods all charges
paid.es paid or to le paid anil not ll rl'cora lile for excise io flo
internal duty in tel country of 1 heir lwigin or in Ianiy I'11lun1l
through which thle goods imay have passed ill transit r to tlhe
port of sliplent. clharges for a irlige. inlnil freight irail or
canal), inland insurance, packing, d1iis. .and ou1twa\\. freelhl
and insurance. When a deduction of such cllarLge is claiinel.
they must. be clearly set forth in the invoi e fomn under
selling price to purchaser."

Deduction uf 4. In the case of hell offices consigninllg lood to their
discounts and Ownl iralncihes ill ielirra Leone, the aid florci duity shall le
charges in calculated otn tlie (actIul puIlrchlase police paid ftl tiOw g< O,'!-
case of con- Ih the head 11flice. From such actual purclase jri,.e it .hall
signments by he permissible 1o deduct recognfiz(ed trade and t ash dli counts
head offices
to branches and any charges s incidental to lie delivery of thlie goods in
in Sierra Sierra Leone, bim not contingent discounts o relates or
Leone buying and selling c(ollllissions, or sample discounts. The
formal invoice sent out by Tle head office to it-, branch slall
be in form A, and in the column selling price to purchaser "
the actual selling price to the head office shall e11 shown and
also any trade or cash discounts antd incidental charges.

Goods 5. Where goods are despatc(hed -* oI consignmentt" the
despatched price at which the goods were purchased, or. it fthe are
Son consign- consigned by the inaiiufac(t urer t1he lcurrell dolliestic value ill
ment." the country o(f consignmlent, shall le laken as the basis of
assessmenltt for ad rIalorc(i duty, and shall he stated 11on tlhi
invoice in the coltumni headed selling price to ulllrchatser."
Where the manufacturer employs a mllerchant or other agent
to ship his manufactures to Sierra Leone on consignment. lh.
goods shall be regarded for this purpse as ;ons.ined Iy rle
manufacturer himself.

Production of 6. The Comptroller of Customs may require an importer to
oriinl produce original invoice relating to ditiie o s f r
iduaoie of his ilispectio in any instance where such invoi.o0 is not
goods may be presented by the importer for the purpose of C(ustomls entrv.
required,

PART II.
Rules relating to entry of goods under the British
Preferenlial Tariff.
7. (1) All goods for which admission under the British Certificates
Preferential Tariff is claimed shall be accompanied by a of rigin
certificate of origin, which may be combined with the certifi- ruired for
cate ot value required by rule 2 as in forn C in the appendix. Empire
a Cc- f. /2o. Ys g"otds
(2) All such combined certificates shall be duly
completed, signed and witnessed as indicated in form C.
S. Goods shall not be deemed to be manufactured in the Goods manu-
British Empire unless at least 25. per cent. of their total factured in
value is the result of labour within the British Empire. Emlptish
Provided that in the case of fuel oils, illuminating oils, lubri-
eating oils, motor spirit, tobacco, and sugar this rule shall
apply thereto as though the figure 10 were substituted for
the figure '.-2 in the second line. (tP -4~ ac t 6 az
9. If the Comptroller of Customs is doubtful as to whether Additional
any goods, for which admission is claimed under the British evidence of
Preferential Tariff, are entitled to admission thdeeunder, he Brit origin
may require additional documentary evidence to be produced required.
in order to substantiate the correctness of the particulars
contained in the certificate of origin. Result of
10. Upon failure of the importer to produce any document failure to
produce
required under rule 9, the Comptroller of Customs may additional
direct that the goods in question shall not be admitted under evidence
the British Preferential Tariff. when
required.
11. When goods entitled to be admitted under the British Provisional
Preferential Tariff reach Sierra Leone before the arrival of admission
the certificate of origin relating to the same, the Comptroller of goods
of Customs may authorise the delivery of such goods at the under British
preferential rate of duty on the security of a deposit equal Prferential
in amount to the difference in duty between the preferential
and general rates. Deposits made under the provisions of this
rule shall be carried to account under the appropriate head
of revenue at the end of seven days after the expiration of
the time allowed for the production of the certificate of
origin.
12. When goods accompanied by certificates of origin are Discre-
not in uniformity with the description borne on the certifi- pancies in
cates by reason of discrepancies as regards the marks or number,
numbers of the packages, the number and description of the ecrkition
packages and description of the goods, or the quantity or oi goods.
value of the goods, they shall not be entitled to preferential
treatment unless thle Comptroller of Customs is satisfied that
the differences are solely due to honest error.
13. Certificates of origin produced shall be retained by Retention of
the Comptroller of Customs and snall be filed with the papers certificates
of the importing vessel. A note shall be made on the import of origin by
entry at the time of passing of such entry that a certificate Comptroller
has been produced covering the preferential goods specified
therein.

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22

British
Empire
goods to be
packed
separately.

British
Empire
goods to be
entered
separately.

Goods the
produce or
manufacture
of one part
of the Britisl
Empire
imported
from another
part.

Tea which i
blended
entitled to
preference ii
proportion t(
blend.

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14. Goods certified for entry under the British Preferential
Tariff shall be packed separately from other goods. The
packages, however, may be enclosed with other goods, provided
that the certificate of origin is endorsed accordingly.

15. Goods entitled to be admitted under the British
Preferential Tariff shall not be entered on entries along with
goods not so entitled.

16. Goods, the produce or manufacture of one part of the
British Empire, when imported into Sierra Leone trom
another part of the British Empire. may lie admitted to
h preference provided that they are accompanied lby a certificate
declared before the Customs authorities of the last port of
shipment certifying that such goods were entered at such
r port as British Empire goods, and were supported iby certiti-
cates of origin at the time of admission. Provided also
that when the country from which such gools i re
finally exported is the United Kingdom or the Irish Free
State, the person by whom the goods are finally exported or
supplied may be regarded as the supplier for the plurpose of
signing the combined certificate set out in form C in the
appendix.

s 17. Tea which is blended in bond in. or is exported under
drawback from any part of the British limtpire. shall lie
entitled to preference in respect of la.t proportion of rho
, blendt which is certified b1) thle "11ap1-1lr ofHn 1 or4
*eisc to consist of tea grown within the British Empire and
to have been supported by proper certificates of (,rigin on
importation into that part of the British lEmplire where it
was blended. Provided that if such tea, either before or .(fer
blending, is transhipped or landed at any foreign port or
place, thetthe provisions of rule 1I shall have effect.
''y _C.^a^^ft f (~n ^-./<^-.C-^

British 18. Goods, the produce or alllnufacture of any part of the
Empire British Empire, consigned to Sierra Leone. which have been
ond t transhipped o1 route at a foreign port or.have been shipped
c( nsin nd to
Sierra Leone from a foreign port after overland transit from the British
and Empire country of origin, shall not be entitled to preference
transhipped unless such goods have passed through such foreign countrI
ren pot in bIond and are accompanied by a through bill ,of lading or
railway consignment note from tlhe co.untr.v f plrolIction tor
Sierra Leone in support of the certiti;cates'a o rigin. Where
a through bill of lading or railway consignment note is nor
available, the ocean bill of lading from the foreign port of
shipment must bear a certificate signed by the steamship
company before the British Consul that the goods nave pas.-ed
through such foreign country in bond. giving the British
Empire country of production and the numibei of the bonded
ear, in which case the certificate of origin shall also be
attested by the British Consul.

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No. 1 Customs Tariff. 1932 23

19. Goods, the produce or manufacture of any part of Britishi Empire
the British Empire, imported or re-consigned from a foreign fr lomllorted
country, shall not be admitted to preference. port.

20. The following short form of certificate will, i general, British
be accepted as satisfactory evidence of origin fr admitting Empire
at the preferential rate of duty in the cas postal parcels Small value
of small value arriving from British E pire countries, where imported
the contents are not merchandisefof sale:-- through the
/ ppc cl Post.
"The contents of thispnackage are not merchandise for '
sale, and every -trticle herein to the extent of at A0c 2
least one fon tli of its present value is bona fide the //. /
produce or manufacture of................................

-Dated at this day of
19 ."

21. In exceptional circumstances, where an importer is Power of
unable at the time of entry to produce any document required Comptroller
by these Rules, the Comptroller of Customs shall have power- of Cstoms"in
excepltional
(a) to admit under the British Preferential Tariff, or ca""', to
admit British
(b) to reduce the amount of the deposit provided for in Empire
rule 11 in respect of any goods which lie is satisfied geosetial
preferential
are of British Empire Origin and which are not rates without
debarned from preference by rule 19. / lue proof.

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PART III.

E.xcmptions and Conditions relating to Drauwbacks.
22. No drawback shall lg yowled,1n neiect of ditigp, aid No drawback
on imported wines, spirits, eese to acco, mints, anwlini allowed in
tion, gunpllowder, \Vest African products and manufactures, pect o
oa ,O iS. ..,,tA '/ a/ imported
potatoes, onions ta-re. ? cai : /i r wines, etc.

23. No drawback shall be allowed upon Lhe exportation of Conditions
any goods :- inder which
drawbacks
(W) where the amount of such drawback is less than the are payable.
sum of two pounds;
(b) exported after expiration of twelve months
from the date of the importation thereof;
(c) shipped as stores;
(d) unless such goods entered for drawback are
in the original packages in which they were
imported;
(c) unless such goods are in a merchantable condition
at the time they are presented for drawback;

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(f) if such goods entered for drawback have been
unpacked. or otherwise dealt with while in Sierra
Leone.
Provided that in the case of cineniatograph films-
(i) for the period mentioned in paragraph (bj tuere
shall be deemed to lie substituted the period of
six months:
(iij paragraphs (Idi and (fi shall not apply :
(iii) the importer shall. at the tine of inlmportatimn.
declare that the tliiis are intended for re explorta
tion, and shall give sufltient details uprmn liet
import entry to enable tie Comptroller of
Customs to identify the films when they are.
entered for re-exportation.
Provided also that in tlie case of Liberian cotlee plra-
graphs (d) and (f) shall no1 apply.

No drawback 24. No drawback shall be allowed on any goods which in
on goods the opinion of the Comptroller of 'Custolms have been exported
exported for with a view to their re-importation, provided that should any
-import- goods e exported for dra\\back. and be sulbsequentlyi
re-imported, the importer of such goods shall lpa\ thereon the
rate of dnti ii force at the late of exporil' or at re-m1orl-tat ion
or at any intermediate time. whichever is highest.

Claims to bc 25. No drawback allowed upon the expectation of any
within one goods shall be paid unless claimed within one year from tle
year. date of such exportation.

Exportation 26. No drawhack of duty shall be granted upon the
in small exportation of any goods exported in any vessel of less burden
vessels than one hundred tons register.

Drawback on 27. A drawback of the whole of,-le duties of Customs shall
goods be allowed on all goods t\which ill(1d 1ie exemllllt froln paImenl
imported for of duties of Customs if s!l;i goods had been in the lirst
oue oNavy m instance imported for thle.fse of Hlis Majesty's Armly or Navy.
\ i. when the flierr Conmi 1 ing the Troops or the if)iicer Coin
't 0 uin landing each or an of His 3Majesty's ships for which such
goods are required shall certify the receipt thereof. and that
the same are for the use of Hlis Majesty's Army or Navy-

PART IV.

IRc-importation of Duty-Paid Goods.

Conditions 2S. The conditions relating to tlie re-implortation into
on which Sierra Leone of goods lupon which duty has bien paid on the
goods in;k he 01
rce-inapor ted i1plortation thereof or which have been lawfully imported
free of duty.

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free of duty, and which have been exported from Sierra Leone
shall be as follows :-
(1) Every person intending to export any goods upon Notice to.
which duty has been paid and upon which no draw- C "Cuto""m or
back has been claimed, and intending to re-intport ipstal t
dot hority.
such goods without payment of duty, shall, before
making due entry of such goods for exporitatio,).
give notice in writing, at the port of shipment to
the Comptroller of Customs, or, in the case of
export by post, to the proper postal anthorily.
(2) Notice to the Comptroller of Customs shall be Time and
delivered in duplicate two days il least before the in .ner of
shipment of the goods, and shall contain a full nid i-t 'l tice
true description of such goods and of the (lanltiti( s
thereof.
(3) Such notice shall further state the date of the particulars
intended exportation of the goods;, the name of tie required in
exporting ship, and the time when it is expected such 11noice.
that such goods will be re-imported into Sierra
Leone.
(4) 'Upon receipt of such notice of intended shipment Examjination
the Comptroller of Customs may, if he shall think of goods.
necessary, appoint a time and a place for an officer
of Customs to examine such goods, in order to
ascertain whether they have been properly described
in suGh notice as aforesaid.

(5) Upon receiving a report from the officer making Notinl and
such examination to the effect that, or upon being returning
otherwise satisfied that, the goods intended to be dupli.cte
exported from Sierra Leone and to be re-imported notice to
are truly described in such notice as aforesaid, the exporter.
Comptroller of Customs, on being satisfied that
duty has been fully paid upon such goods on their
importation into Sierra Leone, or that they have
been exempted from the payment of duty, as the
case may be, shall return to the exporter of such
goods the duplicate of the notice aforesaid, after
noting on the face thereof that the goods described
in such notice will on re-importation into Sierra
Leone within one year from the date of exporta-
tion be admitted to entry in accordance with the
provisions of section 13.
(6) On the re-importation of such goods the same shall Admission of
on the Comptroller of Customs being satisfied of goods on re-
th. identity thereof, be admitted to entry without importation.
payment of duty as provided in section 13.
(7) In the case of exportation and re-importation by Exportation
post, the provisions of this rule shall apply subject and re-
to such necessary modifications as the Comptroller importation
of Customs shall generally or in any particular by rost,
instance approve.

26 No. 1 Custom.s Tarij. 1932

PART V.

Goods imported for tciporaryn ,. only.
Goods 29. The Comlptoller of Customs may gire permission to
brought in any person to bring into Sierra Leone any good.- subject to
for tempor duty, without payment of duty thereon. upon being satisfied
ary use only
ma be that such goods are so brought in for temporary use only.
exempted Such permission shall be subject to the following condi-
from pay- tios :-
mrient of duty
subject to (a ) That such goods shall le taken out of Sierra Leone
conditions.. within three months of the date of such permis-
sion; and
i)b That the person to whom such perlliis',iin is given
shall deposit il the hands of the I comptroller of
Custom tile ;amount of the lduty threon.
30. If such goods are niot taken out of Sierra Leone within
F torcituc thllee months of tlhe date of the said )permission. the deposit
goods not in the hands of tlie Compltroller of Customs shall lie forfeited.
taken out of If such goods are taken out of Sierra Leone at aforesaid, the
Sierra LconIe deposit shall be refunded. Provided that the comptroller of
within three Ctustoms may, in his discretion, allow any additional period
in the case of paraphernalia imported by scientific expeditions.
Provided also that typewriters, cameras, telescopes. and
exseptions, binoculars, which the Comptroller of Customs is satisfied are
the bona fide property of any person on a temporary visit to
Sierra Leone, shall be admitted free of duty.
*
31. Travellers' samples shall only le admitted free o.
Commercial duty under this Part when imported by a Commercial
travellers and
samples. Traveller, which term means any person n io satis;ies ile
Comptroller of Customs that he is soliciting orders for goods
on behalf of a business house established at some place outside
Sierra Leone.

THE APPENDIX.
FoR~M A.

Maks a Quanitity Selling Price to Purchaser.
of Marksandf and De<;
Country of t ition of
Orii. on e s. lods. a Am nt.
goods. Amouint.

FORM B.

I (i) of (ii) t
'of (iii) manufacturer/supplier of
the goods specified in this invoice amounting to
hereby declare that I
[(iv) have the authority to make and sign this certificate on
behalf of the said manufacturer/supplier and that I] have
the means of knowing and do hereby certify as follows :-
1. That this invoice is in all respects correct and
contains a true alnd full statement of the pricejpaid
for the said goods, and the actual quantity thereof. Y
2. That no arrangement or understanding affecting the
purchase price of the said goods has been or will be
made or entered into between the exporter and
purchaser, or by anyone on behalf of either of them,
either by way of discount, rebate, compensation or
in any manner whatever other than as fully shown
in this invoice, or as follows (v)
Da ted at this day of 19

(Signature).
(Signature of witness).

(i) Here insert manager, chief clerk, or as the case may be.
(ii) Here insert name of firm or company.
(iii) Here insert name of city or country.
(iv) These words should be omitted when the manufacturer or supplier
himself signs the certificate.
(v) Here insert particulars of any special agreement.

*The person making the declaration should be a principal or a
manager, chief clerk, secretary, or responsible employee.
t The word "supplier" may be interpreted as including the actual
exporter or consignor of the goods to Sierra Leone.

FoRM C.
I (i) of (ii)
of (iii) manufacturer/supplier of
the goods specified in this invoice amounting to
hereby declare that I [(iv) have the authority
to make and sign this certificate on behalf of the said
manufacturer/supplier and that I] have the means of know-
ing and do hereby certify as follows :-

1. That this invoice is in all respects correct and
contains a true and full statement of the price /paid
for the said goods, and the actual quantity thereof.

2. That no arrangement or understanding affecting the
purchase price of the said goods has been or will be
made or entered into between the exporter and pur
chaser, or by anyone on behalf of either of them,

No. 1

Customs Tariff.

1932

28 No. 1 Cusloms Tariff. 1932

either by way of discount, rebate. compensation or
in any manner whatever other than as fully shown
in this invoice, or as follows (vi
3. (a) That all the goods mentioned in this invoice
have been wholly produced oi manufactured
in (vi) : or
(b) That all the goods mentioned in this invoice have
been either wholly or partially produced or
manufactured in (vii +- / b --.T
4. As regards those goods only partially produced'or
manufactured in i\i
(a) That the final process or processes of manniiacture
have been performed in that part of the British
Empire.
(b) That the expenditure in material produced in
(vi) calculated suilject to
qualifications hereunder in the case of all such
goods, is not less than vii, pIr cent. of
the factory or works cot s of all su .h golii in
their finished state.
5, That in tlle calculation of such proportion of proi4ce
L 6t t"';'-L7 ..... o la umi of (vii rht
(( | -- following items has been inchlied or c csidered :
.' "Maanu facturier's profit or re(li'nll"lrntil)'I1 .f :nyI
trader, agent, broker. or other person dealil !
in the goods in their finished conditio:.
royalties, cost of outside packages or any c(ost
of packing the goods tlereiiin:! : any ,ist of
conveying, insuring, or shipping the good1
subsequent to their manufacture.
Dated at this day of 19

(Signature).
(Signature of witness).

Dated at this day of 19

(i) Here insert manager. chief clerk, or a- the ca-e may be
(ii) Here insert name of firm or company.
(iii) Here insert name of city or country.
(iv) These words should be omitted when the manufacturer or supplier
himself signs the certificate.
(v) Here insert particulars (,f any special agreement.
(vi) Insert "United Kingdom" or name of other part of Brti-h
Empire.
(vii) Here insert the approp iate figure.

The person making the declaration should be a principal or a
manager. chief clrk, secretary. or responsible employee.
t The word supplier" may le interpretedo a including the acu-al
exporter or consignr of the goods ti Sierra Leone.
+ Omit if inappropriate. Paragraphs 4 and )i will only be required if
paragraph 3 (h) is appropriate.

Customs Tarifj.

Passed in the Legislative Council this twenty-seventh day of
April, in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by
me with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council
and found by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

Printed and published by the GOVERNMENT PRINTER. FREETOWN-O 3,96(. 503!/3133. M.P. JiS9 3i
Price 9d. To be purchased from the Government Printer. or from the
Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4. Uillbank. London. S.W.I,

No. 1

1932

No. 2

(19 31) Slpp/pml'rnidm'i/ Ai'iopjiat(i! f11m.

1932

C()I,ONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 2 of 1932.

In His Majest y's nane I atsent
Q to this Ordinance this seventh
day of May, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
(io,'ei'ln r.

An Ordinance to Legalise certain Payments made
in the year 1931 for the Public Service of the
Colony and Protectorate of Sierra Leone in
excess of the Appropriations authorized
by Law.

[ltih JIMay, 1932.] Date of com-
mencenlent.

\THEREAS certain expenditure has been incurred for the
Public Service of the Colony and Protectorate in the year 1931
in excess of the appropriations authorized for that purpose;

AND WHEREAS it is expedient that such expenditure should be
sanctioned by law :

BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone,
with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof.
as follows:-
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the (1931) Supplementary Sliort title.
Appropriation Ordinance, 1932.

(19.31) ,Stppllfen te ry Appropriation.

2. The sums of money set forth in the Schedule havinI been
expended for the services therein respectively mentionedl beyond
Sanction for the amount sanctioned and appropriated by the (1931) Appropria-
xein 19 in tion Ordinance, 19!30, the same are hereby declared to have been
excess of ap- duly and necessarily paid, laid out and expended for the Plublic
propriation Service of the Colony and lPotectorate,in the year 1931. and are
authorized hereby approved, allowed and granted in addition to the
y1No. 30 of amount mentioned in the Ordinance aforesaid.

SCHEDULE.

Head of Service.

Miscellaneous Services ...
Pensions and Gratuities ...
Public Debt Charges
Railway ... ... ...
Works assisted from Colonial Develep-
ment Fund .. ... ...
Depreciation of Investments ... .

Supplementary Appro-
priation authorized.

.s. :/.

1.935 2 2
3.175 19 s
53,169 12 5

185,580 6 0
17,522 13 0

262,888 8 8

-.------------- ---- -- ---

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth (lay of May
in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by me
with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and found
by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

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No. 2

1932

No. 3

lnterpretattion (Almendmaent).

1932

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 3 of 1932.

/In His Majesty's name 1 assent
L.S. I
to this Ordinance this seventh
.lay of May. 1932.

'Si

( i/ A\RNOI.D HODSON.
,l (Tin(o','rnor.

An Ordinance to Amend the Interpretation Ca. 10.
Ordinance, 1924.

[1t/h May, 192.] Date of com-
mencement.

|jE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Si rra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislat e Council thereof, as
follows :- /
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Interpretation Short title.
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1932.
The expression
Assistant
2. Section 13 (1) of the Interpretation Ordinance, 1924, is DHethor of
hereby amended by the addition thereto of the following new Service" to be
substituted for
paragraph :- "Deputy
Director of the
Health
"(r) wherever the expression 'Deputy Director of the Service.
Health Service' occurs, whether by virtue of section Assistant
2 (1) of the Interpretation Amendment Ordinance, Director of
19 or howsoever otherwise, the expression Assistant Health
rector of Health Servic shall be deemed to beNo. 23 of
substitutee threfo"No. 23 of
nsubstituted therefore 19gf

Interp'relatiuo (Amendioent).

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day of May,
in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Lregislative Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by
me with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and
found by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
C(l]rk itf Lefli,'!hifirf t'ou,,il.

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Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, London. S.W.1.

No. 3

1932

No. 4 Application of References to the Stupplement.

1932

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 4 of 1932.

.In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this seventh
day of May, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.

An Ordinance to Facilitate the Coming into Force
of the 1931 Supplement to the Laws
of Sierra Leone.

[1st July, 1932.] Date of com-
mencement.

W\HEREAS a Supplement to the Laws of Sierra Leone has been
prepared under and in accordance with the provisions of No. 31 of
the Revised Edition of the Laws (Supplement) Ordinance, 1930. 1930.

AND WHEREAS it is intended to bring that Supplement into
force on the first day of July, 1.,32, from which date the said
Supplement shall (unless and until superseded I)y any other
supplement) be deemed to b)e and shall be without any question
whatsoever the sole and only proper Statute Book of Sierra Leone
in respect of Ordinances enacted between the 2nd day of January,
1925, and the 31st day of December, 1930, and in respect of the
Orders in Council, Governors's Orders, Proclamations, Rules and
other Legislative instruments made between the same dates and
included therein ;

No. 4 Application of' J/fri'rc es In ti' Si l,,i,,er.nt.

AND WHEREAS there ae a few references to the 1 'isl:itive
instruments above recited in legislative instruments enactedl since
the said 31st day of December, 11i931(. which are. by reasi n ,f the
manner of printing the said Supplement. inaccurate when applied
thereto :
AND WHEREAS it is desirable to remo ve all doubts alnd
difficulties which might otherwise attend the coiin-n into force
of the said Supplement by reason of such inaccuracies :

BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Lone.
with the advice and consent of the Legislative Corncil thereof.
as follows :-
Short title 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Application of
and com- References to the Supplemenl Odlinance. 1:32. 1 and 1 ill c nm
mencement. into operation on the 1st day of July. 1 '3"-.

Correction 2. The Ordinance and Rules mentioned in the first column
f ice urte of the Schedule are hereby respectively amended in the manner
references to and to the extent specified in the second column o.f the Schedule.
legislation
embodied in
the Supple-
ment.
THE SCHEDULE.
*

The Minerals (Amendment) (No, 2) In section 7 (a) delete "-third line
Ordinance, 1931. and substitute "second line.'

In section 7 (h), delete ** ninth
line" and substitute eighth line."
The Public Health (Protectorale) In rule 3 Idelete twelfth line"
(Amendment) ltules, 1931. and stubstituite ninth line.'
The Post Otlie (Amendment) Inl rule 4- delete -- fifth line and.
Rules, 1932. substitute "'fourth line."

Passed in the Legislative Council thi- fourth lay io May.
in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hu l1ndred al nd1
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk q' Legislative Counc'i/.

THIS PRINTED IIIPRESSION has been carefully compared by
me with the Bill which has passed the Le].islative Council atnd
found by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN.
Cirri, Jf Liyislativ:e Coinlc-il.

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Pric- 4d. To be purichled tromel o the Geovrnment Prntr. r rou the
Crown Agents for the Colomues, 4, Milllbauk, London, S.W.1.

1932

No 5

An Ordinance to Amend the Auctioneers Ordinance, Cap. 14.
1924.

[l lth lmay, 1932.] Date of
Scommence-
ment.
BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-

1. This Ordinance may bh cited as the Auctioneers (Amend- Short title.
ment) Ordinance. 1932.

2. The form of bond in Schedule C added to the Auctioneers Amendment
Ordinance, 1924, by the Auctioneers (Amendment) Ordinance, orm of
1931, is hereby amended by deleting the first ten lines thereof Schedule C
commencing "KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS" added to
and ending every of them firmly by these presents" and Cap. 14 by
substituting for such first ten lines the following :-N25 of

"KNOW ALL, MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that I
of
in the Colony of Sierra Leone. auctioneer, am bound

Au ctineers, (Amendment). 1932

s .r

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 5 of 1932.

In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this seventh
day of May, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON.
Governor.

L

Ac ttionteers (Ame.itdeiin't; i.

to our S)overeign Lord the King,. his hlir- ah,.i
successors, in the sum of two hundred pounds 4' ,,o. o
and lawful money of the said Colony. and that wt-
of
and of in thl-
said Colony are each of us bound to our said Iovo-rceiL.n
his heirs and successors in the sum of ,one hundr'e
pounds of such good and lawNful money as aforesaid,
for payment of which said sum of two hundr -i
pounds I the said bindi
myself and my heirs, executors and aldministrators 1 y
these presents, and for payment of which said stui
of one hundred pounds we the sail
and the said bind onrs-lvs
and each of us, and our and each of our h-.ir.. xecutors
and administrators, jointly and severally. by thes-
presents."

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth ,lay of May.
in the year of Our Lord one thousand nin u hundred andm
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN.
Clerk of Legislatire Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by me
with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and found
by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

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1932

2 No. 5

No. 6

Lhbvc trth ur lIjl1,(ttil Coln I'er Pe'o3n.

1932

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. t; of 1032.

In His Majesty's name I assent

L to this Ordinance this seventh
day of May, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.
*

An Ordinance to make Special Provision in regard
to the Pension of Ulric Arthur William Coker.

[1st January, 1932.] Date of
commence-
ment.

BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Ulric Arthur William Short title,
Coker Pension Ordinance, 1932, and shall apply to the Colony and application
Protectorate. It shall be deemed to have come into operation on and
the 1st day of January, 1932. ment.

2. Notwithstanding the Pensions (Non-European Officers) Authority
Ordinance, 1924, a gratuity of 37 and an annual pension at the for payment
rate of 151 ls. Sd. shall be charged on and payable out of the "f special
grat,,ity aud
general revenue of Sierra Leone to the said Ulric Arthur William pensionn to
Coker, formerly an African Assistant Treasurer employed by the Ulric Arthur
Government of Sierra Leone, and such pension shall take effect William
as from the 1st day of January. 1932. Coker

No. 6 llric Arthuri William (CoAkr l'vnsion. 1932

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day of May.
in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by
me with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and
found by me to be a true and correct copy of the said.Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk ,f Legislative Cotuncil.

*

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Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4. Millbank. London. S.W.1.

FNreetown Mun icipal.ty (Amenldment).

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 7 of 1932.

I In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this seventh
day of May, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.

An Ordinance to Amend the Freetown No. 38 of
Municipality Ordinance, 1927. 927.

[1st January, 1932.] Date of com-
mencement.
BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone. with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows:-
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Freetown Municipality Short title
(Aniendment) Ordinance, 1932. It shall bIe denied to have come and com-
into force on the 1st day of January, 1932. mencement.

2. The Freetown Municipality Ordinance, 1927, is hereby New sub-
amended by adding to section 21 thereof the following sub- section
section :- added to
section 21 of
(4) Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions No. 38 of
of this section contained, a special committee may 1927.
he appointed by the Council for the purpose of
distributing moneys voted by the Council in relief of
the poor, and the committee, if appointed, shall consist

No. 7

1932

No. 7

Fi'ectuttn Jlnicqi tlily ni. /pJit' tl, ;.

1932

of the President, who shall ex-oficio be chairman, the
-- elected Councillors, and three other persons. not
being Councillors, who shall be nominated for such
purpose by the Governor in Council. Such nominated
r .ni members shall hold office until their appointment
is terminated by the Governor in Council. and the
Governor in Council is hereby empowered to nominate
one of such appointed members to be deputy chairman
of the committee, if he thinks fit. The acts of the
committee shall not require the approval of the
Council, but the committee shall render to the Council
full and accurate accounts of the moneys distributed
by them in relief of the poor in such manner and
at such intervals as the Council shall direct."

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day of May.
in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN.
Clerk of Legislative Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by
me with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and
found by me to be a true and correct copy of the -aid Bill.

J. L. JOHN.
Clerk of Legisl(tive Council.

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Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, London, S.W.1.

No. 8

Pardons Ordinance Repeal.

1932

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 8 of 1932.

In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this seventh
lday of May, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
GoivrniUoFr.

An Ordinance to Repeal the Pardons Ordinance, Cap. 142.
1924.

[llth JMay, 1932.] Date of com-
mencement.

BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Pardons Ordinance Short title.
Repeal Ordinance, 1932.

Repeal of
2. The Pardons Ordinance, 1924, is hereby repealed. Cap. 142.

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day of May,
in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

Par'doMls Ot'diiami, ilpcl. /.

THis PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by me
with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and
found by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

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Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, London. S.W. 1.

No. 8

1932

No. 9 Registra/ion

/" I n//ld Kinidlii l)il/Ui.
(Aniindaiin).

,()NY OF SIIRIA LEONE.

No. 9 of i9'2.

1932

In His 1 ajesty's name I assent
to this ordinancee this seventh
day of May, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.

:Ani Ordinance to Amend
United Kingdom Designs

the Registration of
Ordinance, 1928.

[11t/ May, 1932.] Dateof com-
iencement.
BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Registration of Short title.
L united Kingdom Designs (Amendment) Ordinance, 1932.
2. Section 8 of the Registration of United Kingdom Amenldent
Designs Ordinance, 1928, is hereby amended by the addition or section 8
thereto of the following provision: ,f N 2S of
"Such grounds shall be deemed to include the
publication of the design in the Colony prior to
the date of registration of the design in the United
Kingdom, but. not to include the publication of the
design in the Colony by some person or persons
after the date of the registration of the design in
the United Kingdom and prior to the date of the
issue of the ci'tilicate of registration under section
live of this Ordinance."

No. 28 of
IUi2 .

No. 9 RlQ&'i.4iatioa of' Ieit,, ltd( Kin qdoo Designs,
(Amiendnmeiitt

1932

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day of May.
in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPIESSION has been carefully compared by me
nith the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and
found by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

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Price 4d. To he purchased troiu the Government Printer, or irom the
Crown Agents for the Colonies. 4, Millbank. London, S.W.I.

No. 10 Putents (Amendnent). 1932

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 10 of 1932.

\ In His Majesty's name I assent
L.S.
/ to this Ordinance this seventh
day of May. 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,

An Ordinance to Amend the Patents Ordinance, Cap. 144.
1924.
Date of
[llth M1ay. 1933.] commence-

BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows:-

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Patents (Amendment) Short title.
Ordinance, 1932.

2. Section 8 of the Patents Ordinance, 1924, is hereby Amendment
amended by the addition thereto of the following provision:-- of section 8
of Cap. 144.
"' Such grounds shall be deemed to include the manufac-
ture, use or sale of the invention in the Colony prior
to the date of issue of the patent in the United
Kingdom, but not to include the manufacture, use or
sale of the invention in the Colony by some person
or persons after the issue of the patent in the United
Kingdom and prior to the (late of the issue of the
certificate of registration under section five of this
Ordinance."

_1 _^

Patents (Amendment)).

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day c.f May.
in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hunrl'-,d and
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
t'lerk tI' Le.isla tir, ( '1on,'il.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESS(10N has been carefully conipared by lni
with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and
found by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN.
Clerk of Legis.latirr councill .

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1932

No. 10

No. 11 Pensions (IWidows and O(rphan.s) Amendment.

1932

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 11 of 1932.

@ In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this seventh
d;iy of May, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON.
(Govrfnor.

An Ordinance to Amend the Pensions (Widows and Cap. 148.
Orphans) Ordinance, 1924.

[llth j[May, 1932.] Date of com-
meucement.

BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Pensions (Widows and Short title.
Orphans) Amendment Ordinance, 1932.
Repeal and
2. Section 11 (2) of the Pensions (Widows and Orphans) replacement
Ordinance, 1924, is hereby repealed and replaced by the of section 11
following sub-section :- (2) of
Cap. 148.
"(2) If a contributor or widow of a contributor shall at "-Penalty for
any time have wilfully made any false statement false state-
respecting any of the particulars required by this ment."
Ordinance to be furnished, all -or any part of the
rights under the scheme of the contributor or the
widow or any child of the contributor shall be liable
to be forfeited at the discretion of the Secretary of
State."

2 No. 11 Pensions ( 1'idowrs and O,'phals) Amendmnt. 1932

Amendment 3. Section 26 of the Pensions (Widows and Orphans)
of section 6 Ordinance, 1924, is hereby amended by inserting. immediately
of Cap. 148.
after the comma following the word leaves" in the third line,
the words and comma, "attains the age of fifty-five while still
serving in,"...............

Repe al nd 4. Section 27 (1) (a) of the Pensions (Widows and Orphans)
of section 27 Ordinance, 1924, is hereby repealed and replaced by the
(1) (a) of following paragraph:-
Cap. 148.
No. 17 of (a) is transferred to other service under the Crown not
1929. being We t African Service or to the s-rvice of the
Lagos To'vn Council, or "......... .
Addition of
new section 5. The Pensions (Widows and Orphans) Ordinance. 1'24. is
28. to hereby amended by inserting therein. immediately after
Cap. 148. section 28, the following section :-
"Contribu- 9'28A. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2S ,,f
compulsorily this Ordinance. any1 such contributor as is mention-d
retired in that sectionn \Nho is or has been compelled after ihe
before first day if January, .131i, ii leave the Wet African
expiration Service in conl>etience of the abolition of his office or
of period of ith a i t es
payment with a view t i Jt
may elect to transferred to other may
be dealt with elect at his option exercisable as hereinafter provided
under to rank for I., !iIr as though section 27 of this
section 27.Ordinance were applicable instead of in accordance
with tie provisions of section 2 : buA he shall n',t lie
eligible to continue to contribute.

(2) The option referred to in the preceding sub-section
shall be exercisable-
(a) in the case of an officer who has been retired
before the 11th day of May, 1932. not later than
three months after that date ; and
(b) in the case of any other officer not later than
one month after the date on which he ceases
to draw salary.

(3) The date of the exercise of the option shall be demed
to be the receipt of his written notification addressed
either to the Colonial Secretary in Freetown or ti the
Crown Agents for the Colonies.

(4) If an officer has exercised the option, his decision shall
be irrevocable."

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day of May. in the
year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN.
Clerk of Legislative Council.

No. 11 Pensions (Widows and Orplhans) Amendment. 1932 3

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by
me with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and
found by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Cl'rk of Legislative Council.

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No. 12 Registration of Instruments (Amendment).

1932

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 12 of 1932.

SIn His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this seventh
day of May, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.

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An Ordinance to Amend the Registration of Cap. 182.
Instruments Ordinance, 1924.

[llth May, 1932.] Date of com-
mencement.

BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Registration of Short title.
Instruments (Amendment) Ordinance, 1932.

2. Section 12 of the Registration of Instruments Ordinance, Amendment
of section 12
1924, is hereby amended- of Cap. 182.
(a) by inserting the words "signed by the person who
made it immediately after the word land in the
third line, and

(b) by adding thereto the following further proviso :-
Provided further that the Registrar-General may
admit an exclusive prospecting licence granted
under section 18A of the Minerals Ordinance,
1927, to be registered although it has no plan as

2 No. 12 Registration of Instrauments (Aiuendlneint). 1932

aforesaid drawn on the margin or back thereof or
annexed thereto in any case where, by reason of
the size of the area over which such exclusive
prospecting licence is granted or otherwis-e. it
appears to him, in his discretion, that such a
plan is unnecessary."

Repeal and 3. Section 14 of the Registration of Instruments Ordinance.
replacement 1921, is hereby repealed and replaced by the following section :-
of section 14
of Cap. 182.
eof C 14. (1) To entitle any instrument, executed after the
" Mode of
acknowledg- ninth day of February, eighteen hundre.l and fiftiy-
ment. seven, to be registered, it must he acknowledge-d b!
the vendor, donor, mortgagor, lessor,. or other pe 'o-on.
conveying, transferring, mortgaging, charging. or
demising the land, or by some person authors .-l by
him in writing to acknowledge the same. or
proved upon oath, or by statutory declaration. by one
or more of the subscribing witnesss,. to have b-n
duly executed, such proof or acknowledgment being
made as follows :-

In Sierra (a) If such instrument be executed in Freetown. or
Leone. within ten miles thereof, before the Registrar-
General ; if elsewhere in the Colony or
Protectorate, before the Registrar-General. a
Judge of the Circuit Court, I District Commis-
sioner or Assistant District Commissioner, or any
Government Official temporarily in charge of the
headquarters of a district.

In other parts (b) If executed in any other part of His Majesty's
ajetv's Dominions or Protectorates, or in any territ,,rx in
Dominions, respect of which a mandate on behalf of the
and in His League of Nations has been accepted by His
Majesty's Majesty, before any Judge. Mayr. Maistrate.
Protector- Resident or Assistant Resident. District C .n-
meissioner or Assistant District Commissinner,
or before any person administering the govern-
ment of any Colony, Protectorate or Mandlat-ed
Territory, or before a Notary Public or C'ommis-
sioner for Oaths.
In foreign (c) If executed in any foreign country. before any
countries.
British Consul or other accredited British repre-
sentative, or a Judge, Mayor, Magistrate, Notary
Public or Commissioner for Oaths.

Power to (2) For the purposes of this Ordinance every person
administer hereinbefore authorised to receive proof of the due
take statutory execution of any instrument shall be deemed to have,
declarations. and always to have had, power to administer an oath
and take a statutory declaration.

No. 12 Registration of Instruments (Amendment). 1932 3

(3) To entitle any instrument, not proved or acknowledged Certificate of
before the Registrar-General, to be registered, such registry.
instrument must have upon it a certificate, as near as
may be, in the form D in the first Schedule hereto,
purporting to be under the hand and official seal,
or private seal (if there should be no official seal),
or the hand alone, if the person shall have no official
or private seal, of some one of the persons hereinbefore
authorized to receive such proof or acknowledgment,
purporting that such instrument has been proved,
or acknowledged, as the case may be, and the
Registrar-General, upon the production of any such
instrument, shall place upon the instrument a certifi-
cate of registry, under his signature, in the words,
as near as may be, in the form A in the first Schedule
hereto, or to the like effect and shall cause such
instrument to be registered, in the same way as
directed with respect to any instrument acknowledged
or proved before himself.
(4) Any instrument presented for registration, and Registration
executed by, or on behalf of, His Majesty, the of
Governor, His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State instruments
executed bv
for War, of the Commissioners for executing the office the Kiin, he
of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom, shall, Governor,
if forwarded through the Colonial Secretary for Secretary of
registration, be admitted to registration, and the State, etc.
Registrar-General shall place upon any such instru-
ment the certificate of registry, as prescribed in the
last preceding sub-section, notwithstanding that the
requirements of this section, as to acknowledgment,
have not been complied with.
(5) Any instrument, registered or presented for registra- Presumption
tion under the provisions of the last preceding of due execu-
sub-section, and purporting to be executed as tion.
aforesaid, shall be presumed to be so executed until
the contrary be shown.
Provided that any deed of lease creating a tenancy of land Special pro-
in the Protectorate, which has been executed by the lessor before visions as to
the District Commissioner of the district in which the land leases of
Protectorate
is situated, and by the lessee or his attorney or his agent before a lands.
District Commissioner or the Police Magistrate of Freetown, in
:accordance with the terms of the Protectorate Land Ordinance, No. 16 of
1927, or any Ordinance amending or substituted for the same, 927.
shall not require acknowledgment or proof of execution, as
provided by this section, to entitle it to be registered."
Insertion of
4. The Registration of Instruments Ordinance, 1924, is hereby new section
amended by inserting therein, immediately after section 14, the 14A in
following new section:- Cap. 182.
"14A. If any person in any oath taken or statutory False state
declaration made under the last preceding section ment on
wilfully makes a statement false in any material oaths, etc.
particular, he shall be guilty of perjury as though

4 No. 12 Registration of Instruments (Amendment). 1932

such statement had been made upon ath or
affirmation in open Court, and may be prosecuted and
punished accordingly."

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day of May,
in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN.
Clerk of Legislative Councitl

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by me
with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and
found by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

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N 1 Freetown Fire Pre'ventioin Measures.

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 13 of 1932.

In His Majesty's name I assent
Sto this Ordinance this seventh
day of May, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.

An Ordinance to make Better Provision for the
Protection of the City of Freetown from Fire.
[1lth May, 1932.] Dateof com-
mencement.

BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Freetown Fire Short title.
Prevention Measures Ordinance, 1932.
2. In this Ordinance, unless the contest otherwise Interpreta-
requires:- tion.
City means the City of Freetown as defined in the
Freetown Municipality Ordinance, 1927.
Council means the City Council of Freetown as
constituted by the same Ordinance.
Fire Brigade includes all such persons as are,
from time to t ime, employed by the Council
as firemen and all such engines, apparatus,
appurtenances, fire escapes and implements as are,
from time to time, provided by the Council for
safety or use in case of fire.

No. 13

1932

2 No. 13 Frt'toiorn Fire Prevention _lMeasues. 1932

City Council 3. The Council shall provide such engines or other
to provide aplpratus for extinguishing fire, and such water buckets.
afire gine pipes andl other appurtenances for such engines and apparatus
and such tire escapes and other implements for safety or use
in case of tire as they consider necessary; and shall build.
provide or hire places for keeping such engine. apparatus.
appurtenances, lire escapes and other implements: and shall
employ a sullicient number of persons to act a.s firemen at
such wages and/or rewards for their exertions in case of fire
as they think ti : and may make. uinder their corporate seal.
such rules for the regulation of such firemen as they think
expedient. Provided thai such rules shall not come into force
unless and until they are approved by the Governor in
Council, and sub sequently published in the rGa-:ite.

Appoint- 4. It shall lie lawful for tlie Council to alppldnt s.lht
monir of ollicers to train, manage a.nd control the tire brigade as th'ey
olhicers ol' hink fit, and the Council shall nominate one t! surhl officers
fic brigadi io ble the chief olliver of thle lire brigade and another to be the
assistant chief ollicer thereof.

Duties of 5. It shall be the duty of the members of rite Poiice
police to Force-
co llnllui icate
fire alarm. (a) in the event of fire breaking our in the City
promptly to communicate the alarm to the tire
Irigade station. and to tle chief office, and assist
ant chief ollicer of the tire brigade: and
(b) in the night time. immediately upon an alarm of
tire being given, to give notice thereof within their
respective beats by blowing their whistles and
crying fire.

Comnnis 6. It shall! le tihe duty of the Commissioner of Police to
slonlr of proceed as tiW'ickly as lossille, with as stir'n a force of
Plic. to police a. may be i -c-.ury and .i\ailaile. to the locality i Tlhe
lprw tod lfire to maintain order, prevent theft. uard the appaoach-s.
h,.ality of
fire aild kee keep lihe groui d clear of all inauthori.-,e p,!-sons. ;and do ::I
order. other acts an ii linigs as may be required of them.

Duties of 7. (11 On11 an al'itn of lire being communicatte, to thl-i
fire brigi:le the chief officer and assistant chief officer of the fire hbigai e.
on alarm and the firemen then on duty, shall proceed as quickly as
being given. possible to the locality of the fire with all such engines.
apparatus, appurtenances, fire escapes and other implements
as are requisite and available.

Their right (2) Not withstanding any law or customl to ihe coiitra 'y.
of way when all vehicular tralfle in the city shall give way to the tire
proceeding brigade when proceeding to the locality of a fire. Any person
o afi. in charge or control of any vehicle who neglects or refuses to
comply with the provisions of this sub-section shall be guilty
of an offence and liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not
exceeding five pounds.

Freeto wn Fire Prevention Measures.

8. The chief officer of the fire brigade or, in his absence, Chief officer
the assistant chief officer thereof, attending at any fire within or assis rlm
the city, shall, from the time of his arrival and during his to ha er
presence at the lire, have the sole charge and control of all control of
operations for patting it out, including the fixing of the fire fighting
positions of tire engines and apparatus, the attaching of hose operations.
to any water pipes or water supply, and the selection of the
parts of lie building on fire or of adjoining buildings against
which the water is to be directed.

9. (1) Any fireman acting under the orders of the chief Power of
officer or assistant chief officer of the lire brigade, and any firemen and
constable acting under the orders of the senior police officer police to
enter and
present may enter and, if necessary, break into any building break into
being or reasonably supposed to be on fire, or any building or premises,
land adjoining or near thereto, without the consent of the etc., in case
owner or occupier thereof respectively, and may do all such of fire.
acts and things, including the pulling down of any building,
fence or other erection, as they may deem necessary for
extinguishing or arresting the progress of the fire or rescuing
any person or property therefrom.

(2) No action for damages in respect of anything done
under the provisions of sub-section (1) shall he maintained
against any of the officers, firemen and constables mentioned
therein.
(3) Any person who wilfully obstructs or hinders any
fireman or constable acting in the execution of the powers
conferred on him by sub-section (1) shall be guilty of an
offence and liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not
exceeding five pounds.

10. The ,i'. **. in charge of the police at any fire shall have Power of
power to stop or regulate the iraflic in any street whenever, police to
in his opinion, it is necessary or desirable to stop or regulate control
such traffic for the purpose of extinguishing the fire or for street traffic
the safety or protection of life or property, a.nd any person a
w\ho wilfully disobeys any order given by sue officer in
pursuance of thiis section shall be guilty of an offence and
liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding
five pounds.

11. The Council may erect or fix and maintain fire alarms, Fire alarms.
in such positions in any street or public place in the city as
they think fit, after consultation with the Commissioner of
Police.

12. Any person knowingly giving or causing to be given False alarms
a false alarm of fire to the fire brigade or to any officer of fire.
thereof, or to any police officer, sergeant or constable, whether
by means of a street fire alarm, statement, message or other-
wise, shall be guilty of an offence and liable, on summary
conviction, to a fine not exceeding twenty pounds.

No. 13

1932

4 No. 13 Freetown Fir, Prevention Mfeasure.. 1932

Provision of 13. The Council shall cause fire plugs and all necessary
fire plugs. works, machinery and assistance for securing an efficient
supply of water in case of fire to be provided ani maintained.
and they shall paint or mark on the buildings and walls
within the streets, words or marks near to such fire plugs to
denote the situation thereof, and do such ol her things fir
the purposes aforesaid as they may deem expedient.
Fire brigade 14. The Council may permit the fire brigade to lie utilized
may operate for the purpose of extinguishing fires which occur outsidle
Cty bound- the boundaries of the city.
aries. 15. All salaries and wages payable, and all charges.
Payment of expenses and liabilities incurred, under the provisions of this
expenses. Ordinance or of any rules made in pursuance thereof. shall
be paid out of the City Fund.
Repeal of 16. The Freetown Fire Brigade Ordinance. 1!124. is ieri-rl,
Cap. 77. repealed.

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day of May.
in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-
two.

J. IV JOHN,
Clerk of Lqisliatire' Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by
me with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and
found by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
('/,'r itf Le!!i.-i f/ f '-'. i/.

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No. 14 Foodstuffs (Control and Prevention of 1932
Exploitation).

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 14 of 1932.

L In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this seventh
day of May, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
TGovernor.

An Ordinance to enable the Governor in Council
to Control the Price and Consumption of any
Article of Food or Drink of General
Consumption in Case of any Shortage
or Unreasonable Increase in the
Price thereof.

[11th May, 1932.] Date of
commence-

BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the ment.
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows:-
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Foodstuffs (Control and Short title
Prevention of Exploitation) Ordinance, 1932, and shall apply to and applica-
the Colony and Protectorate. tion.

2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires- Interpreta-
Controlled article" means any article of food or drink of tiot.
general consumption in Sierra Leone or any part
thereof which has been declared by Order of the
Governor in Council to be controlled.

2 No. 14 Foodstutfs (Control and Prevention of 1932
Exploitation).

"Food Controller" means the officer appointed by the
Governor by notice published in the Gazette to
administer this Ordinance, and includes deputy
controllers similarly appointed subject to such
limitations as to jurisdiction or otherwise as may
be specified in the notice of their appointment.

Power of 3. Whenever it shall appear to the Governor in Council that
Governor in there is, or is likely to arise in Sierra Leone or any part thereof,
Council by any shortage of or any unreasonable increase in the price of any
order tood article of food or drink of general consumption in Sierra Leone or
stuffs under such part thereof, the Governor in Council may, by Order. declare
control, such article to be a controlled article either generally or with
reference to some specified part of Sierra Leone only.

Power of 4. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council. by any
Governor in such Order as aforesaid-
Council to
make Orders (i) to fix the maximum price for which any article thereby
in regard to declared to be a controlled article may be sold by
controlled reta
articles. retail ;
(ii) to prohibit the purchase or barter of any article thereby
declared to be a controlled article for the purpose of
resale in or export from the area to which the Order
applies without the written permission of the food
controller ;
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(iii) to prohibit the export of any article thereby declared to
be a controlled article from the area to which the
Order applies without the written permission of the
food controller ;
(iv) to prohibit the concealment or destruction of any
article thereby declared to be a controlled article:
(v) to restrict the sale of any article thereby declared to be
a controlled article, either by any individual or
generally by all persons dealing in such article, to
such quantity as the food controller, by notice
published in the Gazette or written order under his
hand, may from time to time direct.

Penalty for 5. Any person who shall act in contravention of any such
contraven- Order in Council shall be guilty of an offence and liable, upon
ing any such summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds or
Order. to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for a period
not exceeding six months.

Power of 6. (1) The food controller may, by notice published in
food the Gazette or by writing under his hand, require all or any
controller to
obtain merchants,' shopkeepers, storekeepers or bakers to furnish him,
information without unnecessary delay, with a full and accurate return
as to showing-
controlled
articles. (a) the quantity of any controlled article in their possession
or under their control ;

No. 14 Foodstuffs (Control and Prevention of 1932 3
Exploitation).

(b) the first cost of and all expenses incurred in respect of
any controlled article ;
(c) the prices charged by them for any controlled
article ; and
(d) any information which the food controller may require
for the purpose of conserving or maintaining the
supply of any controlled article.

(2) The food controller may, by written notice, require any
merchant, shopkeeper, storekeeper or baker to produce for
inspection all or any books or documents relating to any
controlled article in his possession or under his control.

7. The food controller or any public officer authorized by him Power of
in writing may enter upon the premises of any merchant, trood er
controller
shopkeeper, storekeeper or baker and examine the stock found to enter and
thereon, and any books or documents concerning the business of examine.
such merchant, shopkeeper, storekeeper or baker in relation to
any controlled article.

8. If the food controller shall be of opinion that any Power of
controlled article, in respect of which a maximum price has been food
controller
fixed as provided in section 4, is being unreasonably withheld to take
from the marker he may, if so authorized by a Proclamation by possession of
the Governor in Council and in manner provided by the controlled
Proclamation, take possession of any supplies of the controlled articles un-
reasonably
article to which the Proclamation relates paying the owners of withheld.
such supplies the maximum price so fixed as aforesaid less
10 per cent.

9. Any person who shall- Offences
against
(a) disobey, neglect or refuse to comply with any lawful sections 6, 7
requisition of the food controller under section 6 ; or and 8.

(b) aid and abet any other person in such disobedience,
neglect or refusal: or

(c) furnish or cause to be furnished a return under section
6 which is false in any material particular ; or

(d) prevent or attempt to prevent the food controller or
any public officer authorized by him as aforesaid from
entering upon any premises pursuant to section 7 ; or

(e) obstruct, hinder or impede the food controller when
acting in exercise of his powers under section 8,
shall be guilty of an offence and liable, on summary conviction,
to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds or to imprisonment, with or
without hard labour, for a period not exceeding six months.

No. 14 Foodstuffs (Control and Prevention of 1932
Exploitation).

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day of
May, in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by
me with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and
found by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Cl f/k q.f LtyislitiiCe Council.

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Ferries (Amentdment).

COLONY OF SIERRA ,E1ONE.

No. 15 of 1932.

In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this seventh
day of May, 1932.

ARNOLD IHODSON,
Governor.

An Ordinance to Amend the Ferries Ordinance, No. 27 of
1931. 1'3.
[11th .lMay, 1932.1 Dateof com-
niencement.
BE IT KNACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Ferries (Amend- Short title.
nmelt) Ordinance, 1932.
2. Section 9 of the Ferries Ordinance, 1931, is hereby Repeal and
repealed and replaced by the following section :-- replacement
of section 9
9. (1) Except as hereinafter in this section provided, of No. 27 of
any person who shall convey or offer to convey any 1931.
passengers, vehicles, animals, goods, produce or Competi-
merchandise across any river within the Protec- tion with a
torate from or to any point or place on either public ferry
forbidden
bank within a distance of three miles above or exc"t if
below any public ferry shall be guilty of an offence special cases.
and liable, on summary conviction, to a tine not
exceeding five pounds and in default of payment
to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for Penalty.
a period not exceeding one month.

No. 15

1932

2 No. 15 F,.I/i (A i,,,l,,df i. 1932

Limited (2) Notwithstanding sub-section (1) it shall be lawful
competition for any person to convey or offer to convey other
may be
allowed wise than for hire any passengers, animals. goods.
under produce or merchandise across any river in the
licence. Protectorate within three miles of a public ferry
as mentioned in sub section (1) provided that--
(a) le is in possession of a valid and effectual
licence issued to himn by tilh C'ommissioner
of the District, and
(b) hlie compllies with all tlie conditions and
restrictions therein specified.

(3) Every such licence shall he in writing and shall-
(a) specify Ilie points or places on either bank
of the river named therein between which
the licensee is authorized to ply: and
(b) the other conditions and restrictions, if any.
subject to which the licence is issued.
It shall lie issued free of charge but at the absolute
discretion of the District Commissioner, and for
such period not exceeding two years as he may
think fit.
(4) The District Commissioner nma. ,by notice in
writing, cancel any such licence at any time should
the licensee fail to comply with all the conditions
and restrictions therein specified."

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day of May.
in the year of Our Lord onel thonsind nin, hunlidrd and
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN.
( 'h'rk of Legi.',d1ir; t'r,,unil.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully com), arei Ib me
with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Counncil ;an foundil
by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
hirk onf 1i'!L i.,': ,li' tl 'tl' rii.

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No. 16

Protectorate High ways Tolls.

1932

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 16 of 1932.

In His Majesty's name I assent

Sto this Ordinance this seventh
/ (/ day of May, 1932.

/ 'ARNOLD HODSON,

*

An Ordinance to Authorise the Levying of Tolls
on Highways in the Protectorate.

[1st Jum'e, 1932.] Date of
conmmence-
COllllle CC-
1no.t.
BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Protectorate Iighways Short title
Tolls Ordinance, 1932, and shall come into operation on the and com-
first day of June, 1932. mencement.

2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires :- Interpreta-
"Highway" means any public road in the Protectorate ton
maintained by Government.

"Native produce" includes palm oil, paln nuts, palm
kernels, ginger, ground-nuts, benniseed, rubber, gum
co l, piassava, raffia fibre, maize, rice. chillies, cotton and
eery other product of the soil whatsoever, whether raw
or partly or wholly manufactured, of any kind
commonly exported from Sierra Leone.

2 No. 16 Prote'rtrnate Highway-. Toll7. 1932

"' Toll means any money payable under this Ordinance
for the use of any highway.

"Toll collector" means any public officer appointed in
writing by a District Comnissioner to collect tolls
under this Ordinance.

"Toll gate include es toll bar and any other erection and
thing built, set up or made for the purpose of collecting
or checking the collection of tolls.

SToll gate-keeper means any public officer appointed in
writing by a District Co(mmissioner to operate a specified
toll ,gte and check the payment of tolls threat.

"Toll inspector" means any public officer appointed in
writing b a Pr,\ iucial Commissioner to inspect and ch-ek
the payment anl receipt of tolls under this Ordinance.

Vehicle "' means a vehicle propelled by mechanical m-ans
and any other vehicle drawn thereby.

Power o 3. The Governor in Council may, by Order. impose tolls on
Governor in an vehicle using any/ highway or portion of a highway specified
Council to in such Order. Provided that no tolls shall be imposed on-
impose tolls.
(a) vehicles carrying nothing but native produce:

(b) vehicles carrying passengers and their personal luggage
only ;
(c) vehicles carrying personal luggage and effects only :

(d) vehicles owned or hired by Government: and

(e) empty vehicles.

Provided lso that no such toll shall exceed the amount of
two pounds.

Tolls to be 4. (1) All tolls shall he paid to a toll collector at the prescribed
paid to toll office or place. and every t-ill collector is hereby authorised~ to
collectors, demand, take and receive the same.

Tickets to be (2) On receil)t of any toll the toll collector shall furnish
given on the person .paying the same with a ticket in acknowledgment of
receipt of such payment.
tolls.
Tickets to be (3) Every such ticket, though remaining the property of
delivered up Government, shall be retained by such person until demand male
or produced for its delivery up by a toll gate-keeper, when it shall be
on demand, delivered up accordingly. It shall also be produced to any toll
inspector on demand made by him for its production.

penalty for (4) Every person in possession of any such ticket who
neglector shall nXglect or refuse to produce or deliver up the same. as the
relusal to
deliverup or case may be, on demand made as aforesaid shall be guilty of an
produce.

No. 16 Potectorate Higqhways Tolls. 1932 3

offence and liable, on sllummiay conviction, to a fine not exceeding
five pounds and, in default of payment, to imprisonment with or
without hard labour for any period not exceeding one month.

5. All tolls received under this Ordinance shall be paid into Tolls to form
the general revenue of Sierra Leone. part of
general
revenue.

6. The Governior may erect toll gates in, upon or across any Power to
highway or portion of a highway specified in an Order made erect toll
under section 3. aml every toll gale-keeper ib hereby authorized gates for
and required to demand, receive and take the ticket for the checking
prescribed toll before any vehicle liable to payment of the same payment of
shall be allowed to pass the toll gate. tolls.

7. A distinct and legible copy of the Order in Council Order in
Council
imposing the tolls to be collected in respect of the user of any imposing
highway or portion of a highway shall be kept posted in a tolls to be
conspicuous manner at the prescribed office or place where such kept posted
tolls are to be collected. at place of
collection.

8. Any toll collector who shall- Offences by
toll
(i) knowingly demand or take any toll other than the collectors.
prescribed toll; or
(ii) without due cause wilfully delay any vehicle at the
offic@or place of collection ; or
(iii) neglect or refuse to give any person paying a toll a
ticket as provided in section 4.

shall be guilty of an offence and liable, on summary conviction, Penalty.
to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds or to imprisonment, with or
without hard labour, for a period not exceeding six months.

9. Any toll gate-keeper who shall- Offences b)
toll gate-
(i) without due cause wilfully delay any vehicle at a toll keepers.
gate ; or
(ii) knowingly permit any vehicle liable to a toll to pass
by or through a toll gate without having paid the
prescribed toll,

shall be guilty of an offence and liable, on summary conviction, Penalty.
to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds or to ilnprisonment, with or
without hard labour, for a period not exceeding six months.

10/ Every person in charge of a vehicle liable to a toll who Refusal to
shala4 n'; v tolls, etc
S (i) neglect or refuse to pay the prescribed toll ; or

(ii) fraudulently or forcibly pass by or through the toll
gate without having paid the prescribed toll and with
intent to avoid payment thereof ; or

4 No. 16 Protectorate High a~ ay.J Tolls. 1932

(iii) wilfully obstruct the toll collector or the ti-ll gate-
keeper in llny wy whilst acting ill thi' execution 01
their respective duties under this Ordinance.
Penalty. shall be guilty of an offence andl lialhle. on sulinary col. ictilln.
to a fine not exceeding twenty polttunds aili. ill 'ldfaulrt t
payment, to imprisonment with or without liar labourf for any
period not exceeding three months.
Unloading 11. Any person who shall. with intent t,, aviid payment .i
goods before the prescribed toll-
arrival at a
toll gate. etc. (i) unload or cause to be unloaded any ol,-. !ri.ice Qr
merchandise front ally vehicle a! or l-tore the aillu-
shall comie to a toll gate : or
(ii) load or lay npoit any vehiele. after it shall hlave ipa-o.d
a toll gate, any good prodlu-, or ini-rchawnii-- l:dti,-
(or unloaded fronm the sll l or n llY th-'r V,,il.- .,z
the other side of thl' toll iat-.
Penalty. shall lie guilty of anl offencet and liable. on uirin. :ry o:;\i'i.: i;.
to a line not exceeding t\-enty pUottnus and, in default of
payment, to imprisonment with or without hard labour for a
period not exceeding three months.

Vehicles 12. Any person in charge of a vehicle who shall, with intent
turning off to avoid payment of the prescribed toll, drive or turn such
highway to vehicle out of a highway along which he is proceeding towards
avoid
payment of a toll gate, and afterwards proceed with suelh xehiclH into and
tolls, on the same highway at a place tih other side of the said til
Penalt. gate, shall be guilty of an offence andl liable,. on snimmary
conviction. to a fine not exceeding twenty pounds andi. in default
of payment, to imprisonment with or without hard labour tor a
period not exceeding three months.

Toll 13. A toll inspector, if he shall suplect that any vehicle
inspectors liable to a toll hais passed by or thro-uh a toll gate xwitii:out
may cause
vehicles to having paid the same. may stop such vehicle, and order the pte-rs in
return to toll in charge thereof to return to the toll gate. ,provided that such
gates in vehicle shall not have passed above a mile beyoln the t 11L gaze
certain when such order is ciiven. Any person in charge of a vehicle
cases. who shall refuse to obey an order to stop or an order t'' retuIrnl
Penalty. given by a toll inspector as aforesaid shall be guilyi of an ofience
and liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceedling !
five pounds and, in default of payment, to imprisonment vwih
without hard labour for a period not exceeding one mirinth.

Power of 14. The Governor in Council may, from time to time. make
Governor in rules for the better or mor'e convenient canryingl into effect -of
Council to the provisions antid prps.es of this Ordinance, atnd in :paticuilar
(but not so as to exclude others) in respect of all or tany .i tlhe
following matters :-
(a) pointing offices or places for the collection of tolls:

(b) providing for the control and management of toll gates
and the regulation of traffic threat;

No. 16 Protectorate Hilg ays Tolls. 1932

(c) prescribing the hours during which any toll gate shall
be kept closed;
(d) prescribing the fort of ticket to be given by toll
collectors to person a paying tolls in acknowledgment
of such payment ;
(e) prescribing the nuanner and method of accounting for
tolls received by'toll collectors :
(f) prescribing the 'public officers who may be appointed
toll collectors, toll gate-keepers and toll inspectors,
and the manner of their appointment.

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day of May, in
the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by
me with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council
and found by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
ClerkA of Legislative Council.

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No. 17

JititlraI.m (Amrildm,/f'ft).

1932

COLONY OF SIEtRRA LEONE.

No. 17 ot 1932.

In His Majesty's nanie I assent

to this ordinancee this seventh

day of May. 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,

An Ordinance to Amend the Minerals Ordinance, No. 6 of
91927.
1927.

[16th December, 1927.] Date of
conIllence-
ment.
BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of thle Legislative Council thereof. as
follows :-

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Minerals (Amendment) Short title
Ordinance, 1932, and shall be deemel- to have come into operation and com-
on the 16th day of Dec.mber, 1927. meicement.

2. Section 3 (1) of the Minerals Ordinance, 1927, is hereby Amendmentof
section 3(1) of
amended by inserting the words property in and" immediately No.a3 of 1927.
after the word entire in the first line.

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day of May,
in the year of Onr Lord one thousand nine hundred and
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Ol(r/k f [Legislative ounmci/.

Minerals (Amendoment).

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by
me with the Bill which has passed the Legislative C,,uncil and
found by me to be a true and correct copy of the sail Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk rof Lef/islati r Couinil.

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1932

No. 17

No. 18

Protectorate Mining Benefits Trust Fund.

1932

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 18 of 1932.

In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this seventh

day of May. 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
governor.

An Ordinance to establish a Fund into which all
Moneys payable to the Treasurer on account of
Protectorate Mining Rights, Mining Leases
and Water Rights shall be paid, and to
provide for its administration as a
,.r L Ei st Fund for the Exclusive
/to ./ / Benefit of the Natives of
/,' the Protectorate.
Date of
S[st January, 1932.] ommene-
ment.

BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows:-

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Protectorate Mining Short title,
Benefits Trust Fund Ordinance, 1932, and shall be read and construction
construed as one with the Minerals Ordinance, 1927. It shall and
commence-
be deemed to have come into operation on the 1st day of ment.
January, 1932.

No. 18 Protectorate .Mlining' Benefit.s Trust Fund.

Establish- 2. All moneys paid to the Treasurer under andl by virtue
ment of fund. of the Minerals Ordinance, 1927. on account of mining rights.
mining leases, water rights and provisional water rights
granted over or in respect of lands, rivers, streams and water-
courses in the Protectorate, shall be placed to the credit of a
separate fund entitled 'thie Protectorate Miining Benefits Trust
unlo "

Administra-
tion of fund.
Trustees of
fund., ,/

Payments to
be made out
of fund to
owners of
lands out of
which fund
arises.

3. The said fund shall be administered by t rt-uee .

4. The trustees of the said ltfnd shall be the Governor. the
Colonial Secretary, the Attorney-General, the Treasurer and the
Director of Medical and Sanitary Services.

5. (1) In every year the said trustees shall, out of the -aid
fund, pay such proportion or the moneys placed to the credit of
the said fund during that year as they shall, in their absolute
discretion, determine, to the respective owners of the lands. rivers.
streams and watercourses out of or in respect of which such
moneys arise.

(2) If there shall be any question as to the persons entitled
to receive the whole or any art of such payments as last aforesaid,
the decision of the k :sS.T shall be final and binding on all
/- persons.
Objects o 6. S, bl ct to the pro-visions of the last preceding section the
which the said 'ud 11itll, in tlci absolute discretion, apply the moneys
the fund may of the said fund in furtherance of all or any of the following
be applied, objects :-
(i) The establishment, maintenance and endowment of
schools for the education and industrial training of the
natives of the Protectorate.

(ii) The prevention of disease and the improvement of
sanitary conditions amongst natives of the Protectorate,
including the establishment and maintenance of native
hospitals and leper settlements.
(iii) The improvement and development of agriculture.

(iv) The experimental introduction of new agricultural
products for native cultivation.
(v) Irrigation for agricultural purposes.
(vi) The prevention of disease amongst cattle and other
domestic animals in the Protectorate.
(vii) The improvement of such cattle and other domestic
animals.

(viii) The construction, repair and maintenance of roads.
culverts and bridges in the Protectorate.
(ix) Generally such. other purposes as are. in the opinion of
'u.. the saidti'i for the direct benefit of the natives of
the Profectorate.

1932

I C

r

No. 18 Protectorate Mining Benefits Trust Fund. 1932 3

7. (1) Any moneys at any time standing to the credit of the Investmcnt
said fund and not immediately required for any of the objects and of moneys
purposes set forh il the last atwo preceding sections may be "ot e
Pi1AP, C :< ,1 immediately
invested by the S'* at 4 discretion, required for
objects and
(2) It shall be lawful for the said trustees, in the exercise purposes of
the fund.
of such discretion, to delegate the investment of such moneys to
the Crown Ageits and to empower the latter to invest the same in
their own name in such securities as they the Crown Agents)
may approve, and in like manner from time to time to sell out and
re-invest the proceeds in other sicurit s ject always to
any specific instructions which the ni+ I'.u may at any time,
think fit to issue, and as agents of the .said '. rh .C '

8. The Commissioners of the Northern and Southern Provinces Constitution
in the Protectorate and thr e Paramount Chiefs to be appointed of Advisory
by the Governor from time to time are lbeeby constituted an Committee.
Advisory Committee, to at vise the s. dt- r on all such
matters connect v with t ie exercise of thi- powers and
performance of tekai duties under this Ordinance as are referred
to the said Committee br the Governor. It shall also be
competent for the said Cor nittee to make suggestions to tihe-ta ~ .- C
t eate, on any such matter even though it has not been referred
to them. 3 C ^

9. (1) The A'ior Pr,,vin, if, ;_onn'- shall be Chairman Chairman of
of the said Committee, and shall have a casting as well as an Committee
original vote if upon any question the vote shall be equal. and quorum.

(2) The Chairman and ta o ter members of the said
Committee shall constitute the quorum necessary to constitute a
meeting, and may exercise all or any of the powers conferred
upon the said Committee by this Ordinance.

10. The accounts of the said fund shall be kept by the Accounts to
Treasurer and shall be audited by the Government Auditor, be kept and
A statement thereof shall be published annually in the Gazette published
not later than the 1st day of July after thl tcmitin fHe annuly

action shall lie in any Court of Law against the -s^T"n-liability
;;t7teee or any member, past or present, of the said committee in of trustees
respect of anything done or omitted by them in the exercise or and members
supposed exercise of the powers, or in the performance or of committee.
.supposed performance of the duties, vested in or imposed on them
by this Ordinance.

12. Nothing hereinbefore contained shall affect- Saving of
owner's right
(i) the right of owners of Protectorate lands, rivers, to urae and
streams and watercourses to all moneys payable to Government's
them, whether directly or through a prescribed royalties ad
officer, under or by virtue of the Minerals Ordinance. taxes.
1927;

4 No. 18 Protectorapte Jlning Benetits Tirst Fund. 1932

(ii) the Government's right to all rents and premiums
payable to the Treasurer in respect of exclusive
prospecting licences under or by virtue of the -aidl
Ordinance :
(iii) the Government's right to all fees payable under or by
virtue of the said Ordinance : or
(iv) thi Government's right to all royaltie-. duties and
other taxes on or in respect if minerals wo in ltie
Protectorate which are imposed under or by virltu- of
thel said Ordinance.

Rule-making 13. The Governor in Council may make rule.- for the further.
powers. better and more convenient effectuation of any of the provisions
aund purposes of this Ordinance and in particular. hlit without
derogating from the generality of the foregoing. with respect it
any of the following matters :
(i) The prescription of lth objects on lwhiich moneys ai,
to any Tribal Authority under section lt 1l1 -Itall I-
expended for t the benefit of the chieftdom.
(ii) The supervision and control of such expenditure.
(iii) The meetings and conduct of the business of the said
Advisory Committee.

Passed in the Legislative Council this fourth day of May,
in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN.
Cl "]-k u' Lo t i'lt'ic : C(,,, cl .

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by
me with the Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and
found by me to be a true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN.
Clerk of Legislative Council.

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U Is ,,,,s (A I im edmhi't).

(-()LONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. '1 of 1932.

In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this twenty-
fourth day of December, 1932.

ARNOLD HODEON,
S(jGovet nr.

An Ordinance to Amend the Customs Ordinance,
1924. Cap. 49.
[2SS/h Dcembeir, 1933.] Date of com-
mencement.

BE IT ENACTED by the (Govternor oi' Sirra Leone, with tihe
advice and consent of the Legislatixe Council thereof, as
follows :-

1. This Ordinance may be cited ;s the Customs (Amendment) Short title.
Ordinance, 1932.
Amendment
2. The Customs Ordinance, 1924, is hereby amended by of Cap. 49
by insertion
inserting therein, immediately after section 145, the following of new
new section :- section.
"145A. (1) The provisions of the last preceding section Special
shall not apply to the export of palm kernels, but provisnios in
the exporter or his agent, prior to the shipment of regard to
exportation
such kernels, shall give notice in writing to the olpalm
Comptroller of Customs of his intention to export kernels."
palm kernels, and shall subscribe to a declaration as to
the quantity shipped and nmake due entry ai'ftr such
kernels siall have been shii ped for exportation and
before the clearance of the exporting ship.

No. 19

1932

2 No. 19 Customs (Amendment). 1932

(2) Landing certificates from the Dock or Customs
Authorities of thei port at which any such palm
kernels have been landed shall be produced to the.
Comptroller ,f Custmins by the exporter within thre,-
months from th, date of exportation and when -o
produced shall be accepted as a true account or the
quantity of palm kernels so exported and liable
to duty. Provided that for the purposes of calculating
duty thereon an addition of I2 per cent. shall be made
in respect of shrinkage during the voyage.

(3) In the event of the loss from any cause of any
part of a shipment of palm kernels before being
landed, such certificate shall not ih s accepted.

(4) Every exportier or agent who shall neglect or
fail to comply witlh ithi provisions ,of sub-sections (1)
and (2) of this section shall be liable to a penalty n,,t
exceeding one hundred pounds."

Passed in the Legislative Council this fifteenth day of November, in
the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by me with the
Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and found by me to be a true
and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

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LNaoftis R 1noval.

COLONY OF 81E-lHA LEONi:.

No. 20 of 1:'.;-'.

In His Majesty's name 1 assent
to this Ordinance this twenty-
fourth day of December, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.

An Ordinance to make Provision for the Removal
of Lunatics from the Colony and Protectorate of
Sierra Leone.

[S8th December, 1932.] Date of com-
mencoment.
BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Lunatics Removal Short title
Ordinance, 1932, and shall apply to the Colony and Protectorate. and applica-
tion.
2. For the purposes of this Ordinance the Lunacy Regulation Limitedappli-
Ordinance, 1924, shall apply to the Protectorate. "in to
Protectorate.
3. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires Interpre-
tation.
"Native of Sierra Leone" means any person ordinarily
resident in Sierra Leone who is a member of a race,
tribe or community settled in Sierra Leone.
Subject includes a protected person.

No. 20

1932

2 No. 20 L,,uatic.- R:c, /',er(i. 1932

Removal of 4. When any British subject. x\lho is not a native of Si-rra
lunatics Leone, shall be declared to be lunatic under and in aec ordance
to the
United with the provisions of the Lunaney He-ulation O ordinance. 1'24.
Kingdom or and it shall appear to the Gov ernorn that it is likely that his life
a British may be endangered, or his recovery hind lerd. if he should be
Colony or detained in Sierra Leone, the Governor may by warrant direct
aPte. that such person be removed c in safe custody to any port in
the Colony or Protectorate. and there le ,placed in custody
of such one or more persons on hbord ;ia hip iibund for such port
in the United Kingdom ,or a TBriti-h Colony or P'otectoirat- as the
warrant shall specify : Provided tiitt no such warrant shall be
issued unless the Governor is sati-fied that ar'tanieincnts have
been, or will be, made for the payment of Othe co,-t of the lunatic's
removal and for his subsequent maintenance in the United
Kingdom or the British Colony or Protectorate as the case may be.

Removal of 5. When any other person who is nU it a native of Sierra Leone
alien luna- shall be declared to be a lunaic ;i> a "t-lai. :nli -:- f ilv
ties to other
countries or tfietlis or the GovernmelIL of tile c., n :- tV v.-.ich ir- is
countries.
a subject desire that he hould !e r Vmoven to thr c'u!.:ry
of which lie is a subject. anmi -hall -a:isty tih Gv,-rlior that
proper arraiigemelnts have been madi for -uclh r-nmoval and for
his subsequent aiiinteiance., tle Go\v ernit mavy Iv warrant direct
that such person lie removed in safe tcustoidy to any pit in the
Colony or Protectorate, and tlihere placed in thlecustudy of such
one or more persons on board a ship ,bound for solfme port in the
country of which he is a subject as the warrant shall specify.

Warrant 6. A warrant under section 4 or section 5. as the case may be,
sufficientt shall be sufficient authority for twh master of any ship to receive
authority and detain the lunatic on boali thi, ship and to coinve\ him to his
for master
of ship. destination.

Repeal of 7. The lunatics' ellimovt:l (arililiallce. 1'24. i- hereby
Cap. 116. repealed.

Passed in the Legislative Council this fifteenth day of November. in the
year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-t\vo.

.1 L. JOHiN,
( "/< */ ,* ]L li./ l 't'ir t ",nu icil.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION ias been carefully compare. byi me with the
Bill which has passed the Lecislative Council and t nllld i i- mei to be a true
and correct copy of the said Bill.

.1. L. JOHN.
'lerk of Lcgislaticc Councii.

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Sumnuary Review (Amendni'),t).

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 21 of 1932.

In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this twenty-
fourth day of December, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.

An Ordinance

to Amend the Summary Review Cap. 203
Ordinance, 1924.

[28th December, 1932.] Date of com-
mencemenet.

BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Summary Review Short title.
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1932.

2. Section 3 (2) of the Summary Review Ordinance, 1924, Repeal and
is hereby repealed and replaced by the following sub- replacement
of section 3
section :- (2) of
"(2) It shall be lawful for the Chief Justice to direct Cap. 203.
at any time that any District Commissioner shall
furnish such lists at periods of less than one
month."

No. 21

1932

Srumnna Revlicew (AmIn2ewlm IW).

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 21 of 1932.

In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this twenty-
fourth day of December, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.

An Ordinance

to Amend
Ordinance,

the Summary Review
1924.p. 203.
1924.

[28th December, 1932.] Date of com-
mencement.

BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Summary Review Short title.
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1932.

2. Section 3 (2) of the Summary Review Ordinance, 1924, Repeal and
is hereby repealed and replaced by the following sub- replacement
section of section .
(2) of
"(2) It shall be lawful for the Chief Justice to direct Cap. 2o3.
at any time that any District Commissioner shall
furnish such lists at periods of less than one
month."

No. 21

1932

2 No. 21 .S 'l rl i.'.' I (A1i,,i0 1l,,I,/, t). 1932

Amendl,,nlt 3. The Summary Review Ordinance. 1924. is hereby
of Cap. 203. amended by insertilng the following new sectini, immediately
after section 3 :-

"Certified 3A. It shall also be lawful for the Chief Justice to
copy of. direct thal any District mC'mi.siiner shall fur
proceedillg s
prceedi to bgs nish certified copies of the liinutes it proceedings
etc. to he
funrellihda in and 1niie of' evidel(nc in any criminal a-e relating'
certain to :a sp.eilt' d t'f ic whe1n <1111 iaie has resulted
cases. in ilh'e oiviction o-f Ilie 't se In ever such
case tihe cerritield copy of the liinrrtes of piroceel-
ings slhill lhe furnished as soon as iiay be after the
conclusion of the trial."

Amendment 4. The first fourteen lines of section 4 of the Summary
of section 4 Review Ordinance. 1924. are hereby repealed and replaced
of Cap. 203. by the following paragraph :-

"Every list ,r c r'tiied i.i)v ,f th..- miiilu-s f f .r.,eed-
ings and notes of evidence transmitted to the Chief
Justice. in pursuance of this ordinancee -hall
operate as an appeal on behalf of every convicted
person whose name is included therein: and the
Chief Justice, without hearing any argument, may--

(a) reverse or amend any judgment which shall
have been given contrary to law : or

(b) set such judgment aside and order an entry to
be made in the minutes of the District Com-
missioner's Court that, in his judgment, the
person convicted ought not to have been
convicted: or

(c) subject to any enactment fixing a minimum
punishment, reduce the amount of any fine or
penalty or the period of any imprisonment
which shall appear to him to be excessive.
although it may not be contrary to law: or

(d) order further particulars to be given by the
District Commissioner, and pending the
delivery of such particulars, order any person
who has been imprisoned to be liberated on
bail or on his own recognizances; or

(e) make such other order as justice may require;
and give all necessary and proper consequen-
tial directions, including directions for the
release of a person imprisoned or the repay-
ment of any fine or other money paid by any
person."

No. 21 S uinmry Review (Amendment). 1932 3

Passed in the Legislative Council this fifteenth day of November, in the
ye-ar of Our Lord one thousand Inie hundred and thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPRIESSION hlas been carefully compared by me with the
Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and found by Ime to be a
true and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

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No. 22

1)angerous Drugqs (A m'nrho,/ h t).

1932

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 22 of 1932.

In His .Majt'sty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this tweuty-
G fourth day of December, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.

An Ordinance to Amend the Dangerous Drugs
Ordinance, 1926, so far as is necessary to enable o10 of
effect to be given to Measures decided upon in the
International Opium Convention signed at Geneva
on the 13th day of July, 1931, and to make
Provision for the Extension of this Ordinance
to Drugs capable of being converted into
Dangerous Drugs.

[28th December, 1932.] Date of com-
mencement.
]JE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Dangerous Drugs Short title.
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1932.

2 No. 22 Dangerous Drugs (Ameindment). 1932

Repeal and 2. Section 13 of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. 1.12t
replacement (hereinafter referred to as the Principal Ordinance). is h-rei.y
of No. 10 of repealed and replaced by the following section :
1926. 13 (1) The drugs to which this part of this Ordli::ace
applies are-
Drugs to (a) medicinal opium ;
which Part
V applies." (b) any extract or tincture of Indian hemp
(c) morphine and its salts, and diacetylmor!phine
(commonly known as diamorphine or heroin and
the other esters of morphine and their resp'-:ive
salts ;
(d) cocaine (including synthetic cocaine) and ec-',ni! e
and their respective salts, and the e-s-r- t
ecgonine and their respective salts;

(e) any solution or dilution of morphine or c, caie
or their salts in an inert substance whether ii.iui,
or solid, containing any proportion of nmrphine
or cocaine, and any preparation. admnix:u -.
extract or other substance tnot being such a
solution or dilution as aforesaid) containii:f not
less than one-fifth per cent. of morphine or
one-tenth per cent. of cocaine or of ecgonine :

(f) any preparation, admixture, extract or .l z;r
substance containing any proportion ,f
diacetylmorphine;
(g) dihydrohydroxycodeinone, dihydrocodeiione.
dihydromorphinone, acetyldihydrocod, ini ine.
dihydromorphine, their esters and the salts of any
of these substances and of their esters. morpli..'-
N-oxide (commonly known as genomorphiie,.
the morphine-N-oxide derivatives. and any other
pentavalent nitrogen morphine derivatives;
(h) thebaine and its salts, and (with the exception of
methylinorphine, commonly known as codeine,
and ethylmorphine, commonly known as dionin,
and their respective salts) benzylmorphine and
the other ethers of morphine and their respective
salts ;

(i) any preparation, admixture. extract or other
substance containing any proportion of any of
the substances mentioned in paragraph (g) or in
paragraph (h) of this sub-section.

For the purpose of the foregoing provision the expression
"ecgonine" means levo-ecgonine and includes any derivatives of
ecgonine from which it may be recovered industrially, and the
percentage in the case of morphine shall be calculated as in
respect of anhydrous morphine.

Dangerous Drugs (Amendment).

(2) If it appears to the Governor in Council that any new
derivative of morphine or cocaine or of any salts of
morphine or cocaine or any other alkaloid of opium
or any other drug of whatever kind is or is likely
to be productive, if improperly used, or is capable of
being converted into a substance which is, or is likely
to be productive, if improperly used, of ill-effects
substantially of the same character or nature as or
analogous to those produced by morphine or cocaine,
the Governor in Council may by Order declare that
this part of this Ordinance shall apply to that new
derivative or alkaloid or other drug in the same
manner as it applies to the drugs mentioned in
sub-section (1) of this section, and make any
verbal alterations in the list of drugs specified in
sub-section (1) incidental to the declaration contained
in such order.

(3) If the Governor in Council thinks fit, by Order, to
declare that a finding with respect to any preparation
containing any of the. drugs to which this Part applies
has in pursuance of Article 8 of the Internation-l
Opium Convention signed at Geneva on the nineteen i
day of February, nineteen hundred and twenty-fi\ e
been communicated by the Council of the League of
Nations to the parties to the said Convention, tlh
provisions of this part shall as from such date as may
be specified in the Order cease to apply to the
preparation specified therein."

3. The Principal Ordinance is hereby amended by re- le-numbering
numbering section 13A as section 13B and by inserting therein, ~f~ito 13A
immediately after section 13 and before the heading Part VA," of new section
in Principal
the following new section :- Ordinance.

"13A. (1) It shall not be lawful for any person in the "Prohibi-
Colony to trade in or manufacture for the purpose of tion of trade
trade any products obtained from any of the etc.. in ew
dralgs and
phenanthrene alkaloids of opium or from the ecgonine power to
alkaloids of the coca leaf, not being a product which apply Part
was on the thirteenth day of July, nineteen hundred V with or
and thirty-one, being used for medical or scientific without
modifica-
purposes : tions to
certain
druos.
Provided that if the Governor in Council is at am uy
time satisfied as respects any such product that it is *'
medical or scientific value, the Governor in Council
may by Order direct that this sub-section shall ce; e
to apply to that product.

If any person acts in contravention of this sub-section,
he shall be guilty of an offence against this Ordinance.

No. 22

1932

4 No. 22 Dan,'rious Drugs (A 'n o 'ot). 1932

(2) If it is made to appear to the Governor in
Council that a decision with respect to any such
product as is mentioned in sub-section (1) of this section
has in pursuance of Article II of the International
Convention signed at Geneva on the thirteenth day
of July, nineteen hundred and thirty-one been
communicated by the Secretary-General of the League
of Nations to the parties to the said Convention. the
Governor in Council may by Order, as the case
requires, either declare that the provisions of this part
of this Ordinance shall apply to the product in the
same manner as they apply to the drugs mentioned in
section 13 (1) of this Ordinance or apply this part
of this Ordinance to that product with such modifica-
tions as may be specified in the Order.

(3) The Governor in Council may by Order apply
this part of this Ordinance, with such modifications
as may be specified in the Order to any of the
following drugs, that is to say. methvlmorphine
(commonly known as codeine). etlhylmorphine
(commonly known as dionin) and their respective
salts."

Amendment 4. Section 18 of the Principal Ordinance is hereby amended
of section 18 by deleting the words both the said conventions in the tenth
of Principal .,
Ordinance. ine and substituting therefore the words "-the International
Convention signed at Geneva on the thirteenth day of July.
nineteen hundred and thirty-one."

Passed in the Legislative Council this fifteenth day of November, in the
year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by me with the
Bill which has passed the Legislative Council andl found by me to be a true
and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislatir, Council.

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No. 23 Pensions (ANon-Et1ropean Officers) ( Voluntanry 1932
etir'cment.)

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 23 of 1932.

In His Majesty's name 1 assent
to this Ordinance this twenty-
fourth day of December, 1932.

/! ''

ARNOLD IIODSON,
Governu)r.

An Ordinance to Amend the Law relating to the
Grant of Pensions to Non-European Officers.

F1st Jan( ary/. 1932.] Date of com-
Bmencement.

BIE IT ENACTED by the Governor ol' Siori Leone, with thi
advice and consent of' he ,L.isl:nati Cou ( ncil thereof, a>
follows :-

1. (1) This Ordinance may be cited as the Pensions (Non- Short title.
Enllopean Ollicers) (Voluntary Retirement) Ordinance, 1932 ; it application
shall apply to the Colony anrd Protectorate, and shall be (deemed a:ld conm-
to havy conme into operatioll on the first dlay of January, 1912. inencement.

(2) 'This Oadinance and the' Pensions (Non-Europeanl Conistur-
)Olicers) Ordinai/ce, 1924, shall be rteal 11an construed together as tion.
omne Ordilinance. Cap. 147.

6) -
C'tv

No. 23 Pensions (. n-Eioriopin m t.i,)s) (I otu nt'.r/ 1932
]Retir:'mete.)

2. Notwithstanding any pr(oi-i,,n in the l'-iii: Nn'1-
Ellropeant OHticelrs) )Ordilnanci. 12121, to the ciitraryi i: lia:i
lawful for tile Governor in Cmincil to ir-ant pen--ionl cls iila--
according to the principles upon which pi-nisins uindi-r the -aid
Ordinance are calculated, to tile officers whose names ar- -pl-i-ci-iri-
in the Schedule hereto at any time after the comnenllllllcellic t I
this Ordinance on their voluntary retirement with the p.rmi--i..iL
of the Governor from the service, of Sierra Leon,.

3. The Governor may, with the approval of the Seeretatry ot
State, by Order aldd to the Schedule thle InamIes .f any otil.r
officers.

SCHEDULE.

SNa e.

Nanme.

.\li Safroko
Aillara Sisay
Anrima
Baimba Adaina
Baio
Bell, Daniel ('ampbell
Beni Loko
Benji
Bia Boye
Bobo Gegba
Boma
B1iniu Kamara
Caminilpell, (Georgt-
Demba D Ugare
Fotlay Fofana
Free liiud .t

Gewo [Musa
Hallowell. Humphrey Musa Cuoker
Alfred Nicol. Jonathan John
John Sanda S -ilib Kamara
.Tones, Tlihias Nicholas Soumali
Efajoblee Suri Linbat
Kamnadugl Suriba Sese
Kobo Loko Tamba Dambarra
ILamina Conte Taylor, Joseph Nathani-l
Lansana Bo Elba
Lungi Moseri Vandi
Alakan Keita Wara War-a
Moknl)ta Kam anda Yamliasu
CMoerayv Coker Yorinal. Abeih:nii
Moses rt ,.gha .l.tf'rson
M itnt a / -. -

Pass ed in the Legislative Comncil this fifteenth day of No vetiibr. in
tie ve.ir o Of l u Loltrd one thousand nine hundllred and thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,

THIS PRINTED IMPREI'SIOSN lia.- I e-Ie carefully compared lIy !ne witil thi
Bill which has passed the Le 'islative (Council antiu found iy mn), 1 ie a tir'
and t orrct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN.
(C'/r/, t" Lutij !ato-n i ',-.u-,,,i,.

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Granil of
pensions to
certain
officers
allowed to
retire volun-
tarily.
Cap. 147.

Power of
Governor to
add names
to Schedule.

No. 24

Public Lands (Amendment).

1932

1.7

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 24 of 1932.

In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this twenty-
fourth day of December, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
SGoverrnor.

An Ordinance to Amend the Public Lands Cap. 174.
Ordinance, 1924.

[ 8th December, 1932.] Date of com-
mencement.
]jE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Public Lands (Amend- Short title.
mlt-nt) Ordinance, 1932.

2. The Public Lands Ordinance, 1924, is hereby amended by Insertion of
the insertion of the following section after section 12 thereof :-- 2".tio in
"12A. Whenever any land which has been acquired"Powerof
Oornor to
under the provisions of this Ordinance for a public s, iea's. etc.,
work is not required for the purposes thereof, or the and owhen
public work
said public work has been abandoned, it shall benbandonodor
1;nd is super-
lawful for the Governor to sell, exchange, lease or in flnousstoue
any other manner dispose of such land, and any requirementss"
moneys arising from the said sale, exchange, lease
or other disposal thereof shall be carried to, and form
part of, the general revenue."

Public Lands (Amendment).

Passed in the Legislative Council this fifteenth day of November. in the yea-
of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clrrk of Legislatire Comcid.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared
Bill which has passed the Legislative Council a;nd found by
and correct copy of the said Bill.

byv me wiih the
mi1 tlo Ibe a true

J. L. JOHN,
Clcrk of Legislative Council.

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No. 24

1932

No. 25 Application of References to the Supplement
(Amendment).

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 25 of 1932.

1932

In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this twenty-
fourth day of December, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.

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An Ordinance to Amend the Application of
References to the Supplement Ordinance, 1932.

[1st July, 1932.] Date of com-
mencement.
1E IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Application of Shorttitle
References to the Supplement (Amendment) Ordinance, 1932, and date of
and shall be deemed to have come into operation on the 1st day commence-
of July, 1932. ment.

2. The Schedule to the Application of References to the Amendmentof
Supplement Ordinance, 1932, is hereby amended by the addition ordinance
thereto of the following item :- No. 4 of 1.32.

The Minerals (Amendment) In section 5 delete "eight
(No. 2) Ordinance, 1931. lines" and substitute six
lines ".

L

No. 25 Application of References to the Supplement
(Amendment).

1932

Passed in the Legislative Council this fifteenth day of November. in thl
year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN.
Clerk of Legislatire Couneil.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by ime with the
Bill which has passed the Leislative Council and found by me t" be a trur
and correct copy of the said Bill.

.. L. JOHN.
Cler( k of Legislative Council.

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No. 26 Public Motor Road(sP) PIoe t) (Ain'nin,,e,/). 1932

COLONY OF SIEI-RA LONE.

No. 2G of 19.32.

.In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this twenty-
fourth day of December, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.

An Ordinance to Amend the Public Motor Roads Cap. 176.
(Protectorate) Ordinance, 1924.

[28th December, 1932.] Date of com-
mnencement.
BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows :-
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Public Motor Roads Short title.
(Protectorate) (Amendment) Ordinance, 1932.
2. Section 2 of the Public Motor Roads (Protectorate) Repeal and
Ordinance, 1924 (hereinafter referred to as the Principal replacement
Ordinance), is hereby repealed and replaced by the following of saetio12
section :-
"2. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, at the Appoint-
request of any native chief or chiefs concerned, by menit of
Order, to appoint any road in the Protectorate a public public motor
motor road, and to state in such Order whether such oads.
road is open for motor traffic or a road under
construction."
3. Wherever the expression "Roads Engineer" occurs Alteration
in the Principal Ordinance, the Lsme is hereby deleted and the in c"n-
expression District Commissioner is substituted therefore. trllig.
:athority.

2 No. 26 Public Motor Road.s (Piotectorute) (Amnlividment) 1932

Passed in the Legislative Council this fifteenth day of November, in the
year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN.
Clerk of Legislative Council.

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by mie with the
Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and found by me to be a true
and correct copy of the said Bill.
J. ,I. JOHN.
Clerk of Legislative Council.

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Native (Produce Amendment).

COLONY OF S1ERRA LEONE.

No. 27 of 1932.

In His Majesty's name I assent
to this Ordinance this twenty-
third day of November, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.

An Ordinance to Amend
Ordinance,

the Native Produce
1928.

[23rd November, 1932.] Date of co-
mencement.
BE IT ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, with the
advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as
follows:-
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Native Produce Short title.
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1932.
Amendment
2. Section 3 (4) (d) of the Native Produce Ordinance, 1928, is of section 3
hereby amended by deleting the words one pound occurring (4) (d) of
therein and substituting therefore the words five pounds." Ordinance
No. 16 of
1928.
Passed in the Legislative Council this twenty-third day of November, in
the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

No. 16 of
1928.

No. 27

1932

2Native Produce (Amendmient).

THIS PRINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by me with tho
Bill which has passed the Legislative Council and found by ml ti be a truit
and correct copy of the said Bill.

J. L. JOHN,
Clerk of Legislative Council.

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No. 27

1932

No. 28

(1933) Appropriation.

1932

COLONY OF SIERRA LEONE.

No. 28 of 1932.

In His Majesty's name I assent
'to this Ordinance this twenty-
sixth day of November, 1932.

ARNOLD HODSON,
Governor.

An Ordinance to Provide for the Service of the
Colony and Protectorate of Sierra Leone
for the Year 1933.
Date of
[1st Janu ar, 1933. 1 ] conmellce-

WHEREAS it is necessary to make provision for the Service Preamble.
of the Colony and Protectorate of Sierra Leone 'or the year
1933;
BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Governor of Sierra Leone, Enacting
with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, clause.
as follows :-
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the (1933) Appropriation Short title
Ordinance, 1932.

2. The sum of nine hundred and twelve thousand eight 912.815
hundred and fifteen pounds shall be and is hereby granted granted for
to His Majesty the King, His Heirs and Successors for eof rice
and during the year nineteen hundred and thirty-three, and Colony and
the same shall be applied and expended in the manner herein Protector-
described and for the several services set forth ii. the first and ate.
second schedules.

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