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Sale for arrears of taxes set aside.

be enforced against the lands in such proportions as regards the various owners of the lands and in such manner as the Supreme Court thinks proper.

“255в. In any suit or proceeding wherein judgment is given setting aside any sale for arrears of taxes or title acquired in pursuance thereof, or dispossessing any person of lands purchased at a sale made for arrears of taxes, the person against whom such judgment is given shall be entitled to be paid for any permanent improvements made thereon according to their reasonable value; and such value shall be determined on such judgment, and the same shall be a lien on the lands in favour of the person entitled thereto : Provided that this section shall not apply in the following cases:— "(a.) If the taxes for non-payment whereof the land was sold have been fully paid before the sale:

"(b.) If the land was not liable to taxation for the year or years for which it was sold:

"(c.) If within the period limited by law for redemption the amount paid by the purchaser, with all interest payable thereon, has been paid or tendered to the person entitled to receive such payment, with a view to the redemption of the lands:

"(d.) Where, on the ground of fraud or evil practice by the purchaser at such sale, a Court would grant equitable relief."

VICTORIA, B.C.:

Printed by WILLIAM H. CULLIN, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty.
1913.

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[1st March, 1913.]

IS MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia, enacts as follows:

1. This Act may be cited as the "Moving Pictures Act."

2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, "Censor shall mean the official Censor appointed under this Act, and shall include any assistant and assistants to such Censor so appointed.

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Interpretation.

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theatres.

3. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Lieutenant- Regulations by Governor in Council shall have power from time to time to make Council as to regulations, similar or different in different localities, or with reference to different classes of buildings, or to different conditions, governing the construction, erection, operation, ventilation, lighting, and safety of theatres, halls, and other buildings erected or used for places of public resort, entertainment, or amusement, in which any kinematograph, moving-picture machine, or other similar apparatus is used or operated, including inspection and supervision.

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4. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Lieutenant- Regulations as 'Governor in Council shall have power from time to time to make and films. regulations governing the use and operation of kinematographs, moving-picture machines, and other similar apparatus, and prescribing the conditions under which such machines shall be operated, and for prohibiting or regulating films and slides to be exhibited, and prescribing the conditions under and the manner in which all such films shall be kept or stored, and providing also the conditions under which such films shall be exhibited for inspection by the Censor, and fixing the fees to be paid upon such inspection.

Censor.

Films to
be inspected.

Unauthorized films not to be exhibited.

Children to be accompanied by adults.

Penalty.

5. The Lieutenant-Governor in Council may appoint an officer, to be called the "Censor," together with one or more assistants, who shall hold office during pleasure, and each of whom shall have power to permit the exhibition of or absolutely to prohibit or reject all films or slides which it is proposed to use or exhibit in the Province; and such officers and assistants shall be paid such salary as may be determined from time to time by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council.

6. All films or stationary picture-slides intended to be used in connection with any such kinematograph, moving-picture machine, or other similar apparatus shall, before being exhibited for public entertainment, be inspected by the Censor, who shall examine and pass upon the fitness for public exhibition of all such films and stationary picture-slides, with a view to the prevention of the depiction of scenes of an immoral or obscene nature, the representation of crime or pictures reproducing any brutalizing spectacle, or which indicate or suggest lewdness or indecency, or the infidelity or unfaithfulness of husband or wife, or any other such pictures which he may consider injurious to morals or against the public welfare, or which may offer evil suggestions to the minds of children, or which may be likely to offend the public.

7. After the coming into force of this Act it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to rent, lease, or exhibit any such film or slide to any moving-picture exhibition or in any movingpicture show, or other similar show, anywhere in the Province, unless the same has been approved by the Censor and bears a stamp signify. ing such approval in such manner that the stamp will show upon the canvas, screen, or any substitute therefor, or is accompanied by a certificate of such approval signed by the Censor, which certificateshall be submitted to the inspection of any person on demand.

8. (1.) No person or persons in charge of a theatre, hall, or other building where shows are given by means of a kinematograph or moving-picture machine, and, in the case of a company or society, no manager or other person in charge of the establishment, shall receive in any way or permit to attend, at any such show, any child less than fourteen years old unless such child is accompanied by an adult.

(2.) This section shall not, unless the Lieutenant-Governor in Council by regulation otherwise provides, apply to children received or permitted to attend such show as aforesaid between the hours of three-thirty o'clock and six o'clock in the afternoon on days upon which the public schools are open in the place where such theatre,. hall, building, or establishment is situate, or before six o'clock in the afternoon on any other day.

9. Any person contravening or committing any breach of or committing any offence against any of the provisions of this Act

or any of the regulations of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council. passed hereunder, or refusing, omitting, or neglecting to fulfil, observe, carry out, or perform any duty or obligation by this Act or by such regulations created, prescribed, and imposed, shall be liable, upon summary conviction, to a fine of not less than five dollars and not more than three hundred dollars, and a further fine of twenty-five dollars for each day during the time after conviction which such offence continues.

10. The Censor and all officers of the Provincial police, city and Powers to inspect. municipal police are hereby empowered and directed at any time to enter any theatre, hall, or other building where moving-picture shows are given to ascertain if the provisions of this Act are complied with, and to enforce the provisions of this Act and the regula tions passed thereunder.

fees and fines.

11. All fees paid and all fines recovered under this Act and the Application of regulations passed thereunder shall be paid to the Minister of Finance and Agriculture for the use of the Province.

12. For the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this Regulations. Act according to their true intent and supplying any deficiency therein, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council may make such regulations not inconsistent with the spirit of this Act as may be deemed necessary, advisable, or convenient, which shall have the same force and effect as if incorporated herein.

13. This Act shall come into force on a day to be named by the Commencement Lieutenant-Governor by his Proclamation.

of Act.

VICTORIA, B.C.:

Printed by WILLIAM H. CULLIN, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty.

1913.

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