S. 17(4) inserted by No. 9519 s. 2, amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 160.8). (4) Where a person is liable to be removed from a meeting under subsection (3) the Chairman may verbally direct any police officer who is present to remove such person from the hall, room or building in which the meeting is being held or the neighbourhood thereof and the police officer shall remove such person accordingly. S. 17A inserted by No. 92/2009 s. 6, amended by No. 18/2010 s. 52. 17A Disorderly conduct Any person who behaves in a disorderly manner in a public place is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 10 penalty units. Heading preceding s. 18 substituted by No. 9509 s. 11(2), repealed by No. 71/1993 s. 4(b). * * * * * S. 18 amended by No. 9214 s. 2, substituted by No. 9509 s. 11(2), amended by No. 9945 s. 3(1)(Sch. 1 item 101), repealed by No. 124/1986 s. 76(a), new s. 18 inserted by No. 33/2003 s. 3. 18 Offensive behaviour by a person in a motor vehicle in a declared area (1) A person is guilty of an offence if— (a) the person uses words, or makes a gesture, while in a motor vehicle; and (b) the person does so within the view or hearing of another person in a public place; and (c) the motor vehicle is (wholly or partly) in an area declared by the Minister under subsection (4); and (d) the words are likely to offend, or the gesture is likely to offend, a reasonable person. (2) An offence against subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.
recognizance and find sureties to keep the peace and be of good behaviour for a term of not more than six months from the expiration of such sentence. S. 24(1)(b) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 115.4). (b) In default of compliance with any such order to enter into a recognizance and find sureties the court may order an accused to be imprisoned until he complies with the order: Provided that no person shall be imprisoned for non-compliance with any such order for a longer period than twelve months. S. 24(2) amended by No. 8226 s. 2. (2) Any person who in company with any other person or persons assaults another person shall be liable to imprisonment for twelve months and any person who by kicking or with any weapon or instrument whatsoever assaults another person shall be liable to imprisonment for two years. No. 6337 s. 40. S. 25 amended by Nos 57/1989 s. 3(Sch. item 190.4(a)–(c)), 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 115.5). 25 Conviction or dismissal a bar to criminal proceedings If any person against whom a charge-sheet charging an offence against section 23 or section 24 has been filed has been convicted and has paid the whole amount adjudged to be paid or has suffered the imprisonment awarded in lieu thereof or for non-payment thereof or if the charge against that person has been dismissed in every such case he shall be released from all further or other criminal proceedings for the same cause; but any person so convicted shall remain liable to all civil proceedings in like manner as if he had not been so convicted. Property Suspected to be Stolen, &c. No. 6337 s. 42. 26 Unexplained possession of personal property reasonably suspected to be stolen
imprisonment for a term of not more than six months. No. 6337 s. 48. 32 Offering property from wrecks for sale S. 32(1) amended by Nos 7876 s. 2(3), 9554 s. 2(2)(Sch. 2 item 327), 10087 s. 3(1)(Sch. 1 item 242), 57/1989 s. 3(Sch. item 190.20). (1) Any person who offers or exposes for sale any goods merchandise or articles which have been unlawfully taken or obtained or are reasonably suspected to have been unlawfully taken or obtained from a ship or vessel in distress or wrecked stranded or cast on shore, and who being summoned to appear before the Magistrates' Court does not appear and satisfy the court that he came lawfully by the same shall pay such sum as the court fixes as a reasonable reward to the person (if any) who has seized the same, and shall also be liable to a penalty over and above the value of the goods merchandise or articles of not more than 25 penalty units or to be imprisoned for a term of not more than six months. S. 32(2) amended by Nos 57/1989 s. 3(Sch. item 190.21), 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 160.12). (2) In every such case any person to whom any such goods merchandise or articles are offered for sale or any police officer may seize the same and shall with all convenient speed cause the same to be removed to, or notice of such seizure to be given to, the Magistrates' Court. No. 6337 s. 49. 33 Examination of persons through whose hands property has passed S. 33(1) amended by Nos 7876 s. 2(3), 57/1989 s. 3(Sch. item 190.22). (1) In any proceedings under any of the provisions of sections 26 to 32 (both inclusive) in which any person is required— (a) to give a satisfactory account as to how he came by any property; (b) to satisfy the court that he lawfully came by any property; or
property has been converted) for a period specified in the order. S. 33(6) inserted by No. 101/1986 s. 59(1). (6) The applicant for an order under subsection (4) must give notice of the application in the manner prescribed by rules of court to each other person whom the applicant has reason to believe could have applied for the order. S. 33(7) inserted by No. 101/1986 s. 59(1), amended by No. 57/1989 s. 3(Sch. item 190.27). (7) The Magistrates' Court may, at any time before the final determination of an application under subsection (3), direct the applicant to give or publish notice of the application to such persons, in such manner and within such time as the Court thinks fit. S. 33(8) inserted by No. 101/1986 s. 59(1), amended by No. 57/1989 s. 3(Sch. item 190.28). (8) The Magistrates' Court has power to give all directions that are necessary to give effect to an order made by it under subsection (4). No. 6337 s. 50. 34 Retaining or disposing of property as workmen etc. S. 34(1) amended by No. 9554 s. 2(2)(Sch. 2 item 328). (1) Any artificer workman journeyman apprentice or other person who unlawfully disposes of or retains in his possession without the consent of the person by whom he is hired retained or employed any goods wares work or materials committed to his care or charge (the value of such goods wares work or materials being not more than $100) or any person who receives any of the same knowing them to have been stolen or unlawfully obtained shall be guilty of an offence. For a first offence—5 penalty units or imprisonment for three months; For a second or subsequent penalty units or imprisonment for six months.
No. 6337 s. 224. 45 Definition In this Division homing pigeon means a pigeon used as a bearer of messages or as a racing pigeon and which has affixed or attached to either or both legs a metal or other ring. No. 6337 s. 225. S. 46 amended by No. 9554 s. 2(2)(Sch. 2 item 335). 46 Destruction of homing pigeons A person other than the owner shall not shoot kill wound or in any way injure destroy ensnare catch or take a homing pigeon. 1 penalty unit. S. 47 amended by Nos 49/1991 s. 119(7) (Sch. 4 item 19.2), 26/2012 s. 79, 32/2013 s. 64. 47 Compensation For the purposes of section 69ZB of the Sentencing Act 1991 the court may, in assessing the value of a homing pigeon, take into account the racing record (if any) of the pigeon as well as the market value of pigeons of that type. No. 6337 s. 227. S. 48 amended by No. 9554 s. 2(2)(Sch. 2 item 336). 48 Entering in pursuit of homing pigeons Any person entering upon enclosed land or premises for the purpose of killing wounding disabling ensnaring taking or in any way injuring or destroying a homing pigeon of which he is not the owner shall be guilty of an offence. 1 penalty unit. No. 6337 s. 228. 49 Existing remedies preserved Nothing in this Division shall in any way limit or abridge any other civil or criminal proceedings in respect of pigeons. Pt 1 Div. 8 (Heading and ss 49A–49F) inserted by No. 56/2005 s. 5. Division 8—Other offences
S. 49B(2)(b) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 115.10). (b) to rebut any evidence (including evidence as to general character) given by or on behalf of the accused. S. 49C inserted by No. 56/2005 s. 5. 49C Being disguised with unlawful intent A person must not with unlawful intent— (a) be disguised or have a blackened face; or (b) have an article of disguise in his or her custody or possession. 2 years imprisonment. S. 49D inserted by No. 56/2005 s. 5. 49D Possessing housebreaking implements (1) A person must not, without lawful excuse, have an implement of housebreaking in his or her custody or possession. 2 years imprisonment. S. 49D(2) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 115.11). (2) The accused bears the burden of proving lawful excuse for having custody or possession of any implement to which a charge of an offence against subsection (1) relates. S. 49E inserted by No. 56/2005 s. 5. 49E Escaping from lawful custody A person must not escape or attempt to escape from— (a) any place in which he or she is being lawfully detained; or (b) any person in whose legal custody he or she is or by whom he or she is being lawfully detained. 2 years imprisonment.
No. 6337 s. 190. S. 56 (Heading) inserted by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 115.15). 56 Who may file charge-sheet S. 56(1) amended by Nos 12/1989 s. 4(1)(Sch. 2 item 115.13), 57/1989 s. 3(Sch. item 190.31), 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1), 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 115.16), 29/2010 s. 72(2), 43/2011 s. 53, 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 160.18). (1) Unless otherwise expressly provided any police officer or any protective services officer or any inspector or other employee in the Department of Health or any member of the staff of any municipal council may file a charge-sheet charging an offence against any of the provisions of this Act. S. 56(2) amended by No. 57/1989 s. 3(Sch. item 190.32). (2) No fee shall be payable on the issue of a summons to answer to a charge for an offence against this Act. No. 6337 s. 191. S. 57 amended by Nos 57/1989 s. 3(Sch. item 190.33), 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 115.17). 57 Neglect to prosecute If a person who has filed a charge-sheet charging an offence against this Act does not appear at the hearing or declines or neglects to proceed upon or prosecute the charge the court may authorize some other person to proceed upon or prosecute the charge or may authorize any other person to take proceedings.
Note to s. 60AA(1) substituted by No. 92/2009 s. 7(2). Note Section 6 deals with persons who are in a public place and are directed to move on. Section 13 deals with persons who are found drunk in a public place. Section 14 deals with persons who are drunk and disorderly in a public place. Section 17A deals with disorderly behaviour by a person in a public place. Section 18 deals with offensive behaviour by a person in a motor vehicle in a declared area. S. 60AA(1A) inserted by No. 9/2008 s. 9(1), amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 160.18). (1A) A police officer may serve an infringement notice on any person that he or she has reason to believe has committed an offence against the following sections— S. 60AA (1A)(a) amended by No. 21/2008 s. 28, repealed by No. 27/2011 s. 6(1). * * * * * (b) section 17(1)(c); (c) section 17(1)(d). S. 60AA(1AB) inserted by No. 43/2011 s. 54(1). (1AB) A protective services officer may serve an infringement notice on any person who he or she has reason to believe has committed at or in the vicinity of a designated place an offence against— (a) section 6, 13, 14, or 17A; or (b) section 17(1)(c) or (1)(d).
notice has been paid)—10 penalty units; or (ii) a person who has been convicted of an offence against section 14—10 penalty units. S. 60AC inserted by No. 12/2011 s. 11. 60AC Partial exclusion of the operation of the expiation principle To the extent necessary to give effect to section 60AB(5)(b), sections 32 and 33 of the Infringements Act 2006 do not apply. Ss inserted by No. 33/2003 s. 4, repealed by No. 32/2006 s. 94(Sch. item 46(4)). * * * * * S. 60A inserted by No. 101/1986 s. 60(1), amended by No. 24/1990 s. 15. 60A Forfeiture of weapons or instruments A court that convicts a person of an offence under section 24(2) may order that the weapon or instrument be forfeited to Her Majesty and be sold or destroyed as specified in the order. S. 61 amended by No. 9902 s. 2(1)(Sch. item 236). 61 Proceeds of sale of forfeited property to be paid to Consolidated Fund The proceeds of the sale of any property forfeited to Her Majesty under the provisions of this Act shall be paid into and form part of the Consolidated Fund.