Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923

Offences by keepers of victualling houses.

175.—If a keeper of a victualling house commits any of the offences following, that is to say:—

(1) Refuses or neglects to receive any officer, soldier or horse billeted upon him in pursuance of this Act, or to furnish such accommodation as is required by this Act; or

(2) Gives or agrees to give any money or reward to a constable to excuse or relieve him from his liability to billets, or any part of such liability; or

(3) Gives or agrees to give to any officer or soldier billeted upon him in pursuance of this Act, any money or reward in lieu of receiving an officer, soldier, or horse, or furnishing the said accommodation,

he shall, on summary conviction, be liable to a fine of not less than forty shillings and not exceeding five pounds.