Preamble.

Whereas an Ordinance was passed by the Superintendent and Provincial Council of the Province of Otago Session XIX. No. 162 shortly intituled the "Licensing Ordinance 1864: "And whereas it is expedient that the said Ordinance be repealed and that further provision be made for the Sale of Fermented and Spirituous liquors and the granting of Licenses to sell the same within the Province of Otago:

Be it Therefore Enacted by the Superintendent of the Province of Otago with the advice and consent of the Provincial Council thereof as follows:—