Section 39, The Proprietary Railways Ordinance

The Governor in Council shall have power to make rulesfor the following purposes- (i) prescribing the form of application for a licence to construct a railway, and the nature and size of the plans and drawings to accompany such application; (ii) preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of the general public and of persons working and using the railway; · (iii) regulating the taking of water for the purposes of any railway from any spring, stream, river, lagoon or other natural water supply; (iv) preventing damage to lands adjoining the railway; (v) the furnishing of periodical returns in connection with the working of railways; (vi) generally for carrying out the provisions of this Ordinance, and may fix a penalty, not exceeding fifty pounds, or imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for a period not exceeding six months, for the breach of any such rule.