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Works of Defence Act, 1903: sections with instruments beneath them (1)
Text
Works of Defence Act, 1903 [A10-719]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 August 1903 by S.O. 3964(E) [N11-D7C].
Sections (13)
Chapter I. PRELIMINARY
Chapter II. DIRECTOR-GENERAL
Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement [S15-RCR]
Section 2. Definitions [S15-RDT]
Section 3. Appointment of Director-General [S15-REW]
Section 4. Registration of persons employed in a defence installation [S15-RFY]
Section 5. Prohibition of the operation of a firing range without licence [S15-RG5]
Section 6. Grant of licence [S15-RH7]
Section 7. Penalty for contravention [S15-RJ1]
Section 8. Offences by companies [S15-RK3]
Section 9. Appeal [S15-RMD]
Section 10. Cognizance of offences [S15-RNF]
Section 11. Protection of action taken in good faith [S15-RP9]
Section 12. Power to make rules [S15-RQB]
Section 13. Power to remove difficulties [S15-RRN]
Made under
No recital of a power is printed.
Acts on (0)
none
Acted on by (1)
Commences: Notification S.O. 3964(E), dated 11th July, 1903 [N11-D7C], 3 August 1903. "shall come into force".
Not held (0)
none
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