Section 59Offences of intoxication

s. 59

59. Offences of intoxication (1) Every person subject to this Ordinance, who is found in a state of intoxication- (a) if the offence is committed while on active service or under orders of active service or on duty, shall be liable to suffer short imprisonment; and (b) if the offence is committed under any other circumstances, (i) if he is an officer, shall be liable to be dismissed from service; and (ii) if he is a sailor, shall be liable to suffer detention.