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Section 19: Provisions as to exempted processions.

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(1) Every person taking part in any procession exempted under the provisions of subsection (6) of section 17 shallkeep to the left of the middle line of any road through which such procession shall pass and shall comply with any direction of the police in regard to the route which it shall follow. (2) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of subsection (1) or who shall in any way interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic shall be guilty of an offence and liable, on conviction thereof, to a fine not exceeding ten leones or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month or both. Prohibition of certain 20. (1) No person taking part in a procession shall except with the permission in writing of the Commissioner of acts. Penalties. Police— a) carry a lighted torch; or b) carry or bear any offensive weapons. (2) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an offence and liable, on conviction thereof, to a fine not exceeding two hundred leones or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or both. Power of Governor- General to exempt certain classes of persons from operation of the Act.

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