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Boy Scouts Association Act 1926

In operation from 24 September 1926 Β· 7 sections

An Act to further and protect the activities and interests of the Boy Scouts Association.

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s 2InterpretationOpen β†—
2. In this Act, unless there is something repugnant in the subject or context β€”β€œAssociation” means the Boy Scouts Association incorporated under the Royal Charter granted on 4 January 1912; β€œboy scout” means a boy scout recognised as such under the constitution, by-laws or rules of the Association, and includes also all officers of the Association.
s 4Restriction on use of badges, etc., of AssociationOpen β†—
4. No person, not being a boy scout, shall publicly wear, carry or bear in such a manner as to convey the impression that he is a boy scout, any badge, token or emblem specifically adopted for use by boy scouts under the by-laws or rules of the Association.
s 5Wrongful exercise of authority by boy scoutsOpen β†—
5. No boy scout shall seek or attempt, by virtue of his wearing, carrying or bearing any badge, token or emblem of the Association, or badge, token or emblem purporting or appearing to be such, to enforce or exercise authority otherwise than in accordance with and as authorised by the by-laws or rules of the Association.
s 6No person falsely to claim connection with AssociationOpen β†—
6. No person shall form, organise, or work in connection with, or be concerned in forming, organising, or working in connection with, any corps or body which without due authority granted under the Royal Charter of the Association claims or purports to be β€œboy scouts”, or otherwise to be connected with the Association.
s 7PenaltiesOpen β†—
7. Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of an offence, and on summary conviction thereof before a Magistrate’s Court shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $200.

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BSAA1926
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