Persons found in house declared a common gaming-house
84 Persons found in house declared a common gaming-house
If after publication of a notice under section 83(1) of the making of a declaration with respect to a house, office, room, or place, and during the time that the declaration is in force, any person is found in or on or entering or leaving—
that house, office, room, or place; or
any land or building used as a means of access to, or of exit or escape from the same, any police officer may, without warrant, arrest that person and take him or her before a court. That person, unless he or she proves that he or she was in, or on, or entering, or leaving for a lawful purpose is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $5 000.
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