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The Stage-Carriages Act, 1861

Section 3Power to refuse license

In force

s. 3

3. Power to refuse license The Magistrate to whom the application for a license of stage-carriage is made may refuse to license the same if he shall be of opinion that such stage-carriage is unserviceable or is unsafe or unfit for public accommodation or use. [Particulars of license] If a Magistrate as aforesaid shall grant a license, the license shall set forth the number thereof, the name and residence of the proprietor of the stage-carriage, the place at which his head office is held, the largest number of passengers and the greatest weight of luggage to be carried in or on such carriage, the number of horses by which such carriage is to be drawn, and the name of the place at which such carriage is licensed.

End of s. 3.

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