• Chapter
    10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 4
  • Year
    1847
  • Concepts
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
  • Number of Articles
    18
  • Description
    An Act to punish arson and the use of explosive and other destructive materials to injury a person or property. If a person is convicted of maliciously harming another person using these means they will be convicted of a felony and serve at least seven years in the Provincial Penitentiary or a maximum of three years in a Common Gaol. If a person helps another individual by supplying them the materials they are charged with a misdemeanor and face up to two years in the Common Gaol. If the person convicted is a male under eighteen years of age, they will face the regular penalty along with up to three public or private whippings. If materials are seized during a search warrant, the court will sell them.
  • Source
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