Section 10Part 0 —
Using place for gambling without permission
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A person who is found using any place for the purpose of gambling or betting, without the permission of the owner or occupier commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of ten dollars or to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for two months; and in any such case, the onus of proving such permission shall lie on the defendant; and it shall be lawful for any constable, upon complaint being made to him by any householder that any place is being used by two or more persons for the purpose of gambling or betting, without the permission of the owner or occupier thereof, to enter therein and arrest all persons then found therein using the place as aforesaid.