Lunacy Act, 1890

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Buildings not shown on plans not to be used for accommodation of lunatics.

233.—(1) No building in the occupation of the managing committee of a registered hospital not shown on the plans sent to the Commissioners pursuant to any rules made by them shall be deemed part of the hospital for any purpose connected with the reception or the care and treatment of lunatics.

(2) If the superintendent of a registered hospital knowingly permits any lunatic to be detained or lodged in any building not shown on the plans of the hospital sent to the Commissioners, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.