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Ask AIabout Destitute Persons Act 1989

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Destitute Persons Act 1989
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This Act is the Destitute Persons Act 1989.

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Section 1Short title
Section 2Interpretation
Section 3Power to require destitute person to reside in welfare home
Section 4Penalty for begging
Section 5Voluntary admission into welfare home
Section 6Taking of finger impressions and photographs
Section 7Minister may establish welfare homes