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9. Any master of a vessel currying emigrants from the Island of Niue, or receiving such on board his vessel for the purpose of emigrating, unless such emigrant has a puss as above, shall be liable to a fine of one'pound (£1) in each and every case, recoverable before the Court held by the Government Resident Agent sitting in the Island of Niue. The foregoing " Niue Island Emigration Ordinance, 1903," was passed by the Niue Island Council on the 25th day of August, 1903. Togia, President of Niue Island Council. Approved, C. F. Maxwell, Government Resident Agent, Niue. [Assented to by the Governor, 6th February, 1904.!]

Ordinance No. 6." Importation of Spirituous Liquor Ordinance, 1903." Niue Island Council. Whereas it is essential to the welfare of the inhabitants of Niue Island that the importation of spirituous liquors should be controlled by the Niue Island Government: And whereas it is in the interests of all the inhabitants of Niue that drunkenness should be prevented and the evils attendant on the abuse of intoxicating liquor minimised: Be it therefore enacted by the Niue Island Council as follows: — 1. The Short Title of this Ordinance is " The Niue Island Importation of Spirituous Liquor Ordinance, 1903." 2. From and after the date on which this Ordinance shall become law all wines, beer, or spirits imported into the Island of Niue shall be placed in the custody of the Collector of Customs, and after duty has been paid thereon shall be issued by him to the owners thereof, on the written order of the Government Resident Agent, in such quantities as the latter shall deem sufficient. 3. It shall be illegal for any Native of Niue or of any other island of the Pacific to import into Niue any spirituous liquor of any kind whatsoever. All such liquors as are landed in Niue may be seized by the Collector of Customs or his appointees, and thereupon shall be destroyed. Any Native as above so offending shall be liable to a fine of not more than twenty pounds (£2O), in addition to the loss of the liquor, or may in lieu thereof be condemned to hard labour for any term not exceeding six months. 4. It shall be illegal for any person to supply to any Native of Niue, or Native of other islands of the Pacific located in Niue, any spirituous liquor of any kind whatsoever, either by way of sale, barter, or gift. Any person so doing, or permitting any Native as above to obtain in any manner any such spirituous liquor, either on shore or on board vessels within three miles of the coast, shall, on conviction before the Government Resident Agent in his judicial capacity, be liable to a fine of not more than twenty pounds (£2O) for each and every such offence; provided that in cases of medical necessity a limited quantity of spirituous liquor may be supplied to any Native on the written order of the Government Resident Agent. 5. If any person be accused of drunkenness, or indulges in intoxicating liquor to such an extent that bis health and business is injuriously affected thereby, the Government Resident Agent may, upon complaint being made to him, inquire into the circumstances, and make an order under his hand prohibiting such person from obtaining further supplies of liquor. 6. Any person bringing liquor on shore from any vessel without complying with the provisions of section two hereof shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding twenty pounds (£2O), and such liquor shall be seized by the police and confiscated. 7. All offences under this Ordinance may be punished by imprisonment with hard labour in default of payment of fine. 8. The Government Resident Agent may order a portion of any penalty recovered under this Ordinance to be disposed of as the interests of the Niue Island Government may demand. The foregoing " Niue Island Importation of Spirituous Liquor Ordinance, 1903," was passed by the Niue Island Council at Alofi, Niue, this 25th day of August, 1903. Togia, President of Niue Island Council. Approved, C. F. Maxwell, Government Resident Agent, Niue. [Assented to by the Governor, 6th February, 1904.]

Ordinance No. 7.—"Niue Island Arms Ordinance, 1903." Niue Island Council. Whereas certain persons are in the habit of carrying concealed firearms, which are not used for the purpose of shooting or killing birds or other game, and by this means intimidate the peaceful subjects of His Majesty King Edward the Seventh who reside upon the Island of Niue: Now, therefore, be it enacted by the Niue Island Council as follows :— 1. The Short Title of this Ordinance is " The Niue Islands Arms Ordinance, 1903." 2. From and after the date when this Ordinance shall become law any individuals carrying on their persons any rifle, revolver, or pistol, fowling-pieces excepted, without the written permission of the Government Resident Agent, shall bo liable to a fine not exceeding five pounds (£5), or in default thereof may be sentenced to three months' hard labour. 3. Any person selling or giving to Natives of Niue, or half-castes living as Natives, any rifled arms, or ammunition for the same, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding ten pounds (£10), or in default thereof may be sentenced to six months' hard labour.