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Destitute Persons Act
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of Destitute Persons Act

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Section 1

This Act may be cited as the Destitute Persons Act.

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Destitute Persons Act

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Section 1Short title
Section 2Interpretation
Section 3Power to require a destitute person to reside in a welfare home
Section 4Voluntary admission into a welfare home
Section 5Minister may establish welfare homes
Section 6Board of Visitors
Section 7Rules for management of welfare homes