§ (1) Where any riot or tumult happens, or is expected to happen, the sheriff may order every holder of a certificate for the 190 [...] seable liquors in or near the place where the riot or tumult happens, or is expected to happen, to close his premises during such time as the order shall require.
§ (2) If any person keeps open his premises for the sale of exciseable liquor during any time at which in pursuance of this Section they are ordered to be closed, he shall be liable in respect of each offence to a penalty not exceeding fifty pounds.
§ (3) This Section shall take effect upon the passing of this Act.
§ Lords Amendment agreed to: Leave out in (3) the word "upon" and insert the words "as from."