Powder Magazines and Sales.

A person storing more than 25 lbs. of powder is held to keep a powder magazine, and, for doing this without license, is liable to a fine of $500 for each contravention. No person may keep for his own use more than 10 lbs. of powder, and must keep that in a metal case away from fire, lights or anything likely to produce explosion, under a penalty of $20. This law does not apply to powder magazines for H. M. troops. &c. Keeping powder for sale; without license is punishable by a fine of 50. A person keeping it must have over the entrance a sign "Licensed to sell powder," and the part of the premises where it is kept must be plainly designated. The L. G. in C. makes regulations for the transport and storing. The L. G. in C. may acquire or build magazines and appoint storekeepers and others to have care of them, or may lease them under regulations made for the purpose, including the rates for storage. Or he may grant sub-sidles not exceeding one-third of the cost page 101 to individuals or Cos. erecting such magazines. Regulations may exempt powder up to 100 lbs. kept where public works are carried on, or in country districts.