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R. v. Hamisi Simbano, Crim. Rev. 22-A-68, 14/3/68, Seaton J.



R. v. Hamisi Simbano, Crim. Rev. 22-A-68, 14/3/68, Seaton J.

Accused was convicted of failing to renew the licence on a gun which he owned [See. Cap. 223, ss. 13 (1), 31(2)], and fined Shs. 100/-

            Held: No offence is created by the failure to renew one’s licence, although, under section 13 of the Arms and Ammunition Ordinance, one may be liable to pay an increased fee for a tardy renewal. Conviction quashed. 

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