Bÿ-law #1991.6 of the Poplar River First Nation respecting Solvent and Gasoline Abuse. WHEREAS the Council of the Poplar River First Nation desires to establish a By-law for the purposes of safeguarding its community on the reserve from the serious problems resulting from the unhealthy practice of inhaling solvents and gasoline for the sole purpose of producing euphoria, hallucinations or intoxication on the Pop^n^River First Nation; and WHEREAS Council of the Poplar River First Nation is empowered to maxe' a By-law to provide for the health of residents, the observance of the law and order, the prevention of disorderly conduct and nuisances, and any matter ancillary thereto and the imposition of a penalty for the violation thereof pursuant to paragraphs 81(1)(a), (c), (d), (q) and (r) of the indien Act. 1985. Now therefore the Council of the Poplar River First Nation hereby enacts as a By-law thereof as follows: 1. In this by-law, (a) "Council" means the Council, as defined in the Indian Act, of the Poplar River First Nations; (b) "intoxicating matter" means plastic solvents, adhesive cement, cleaning agents, glue, dope, nail polish remover, lighter fluid, gasoline, paint or lacquer thinner; (c) "intoxicating vapour" means any vapour, fume or liquid that is emitted, given off or produced from an intoxicating matter; 2. (1) No person shall for the purposes of inducing euphoria, hallucinations or intoxication (a) inhale, administer or otherwise introduce into his respiratory system, or (b) assist or cause another to inhale, administer or otherwise introduce into his respiratory system an intoxicating vapour. (2) No person shall for the purpose of inducing euphoria, hallucinations .or intoxication (a) manufacture for himself or another, or (b) give, sell or otherwise distribute any intoxicating matter which emits, gives off or produces or can be made to emit, give off or produce an intoxicating vapour. (3) This section does not apply to (a) the manufacture or sale of an intoxicating substance for medical purposes (b) the inhalation, administration or other introduction of a vapour given off or produced from an intoxicating substance into the respiratory system under the supervision of a physician, or
By-Law #1991.6 Page 2 (c) a physician or dentist or a person acting under his direction who assists or causes another to inhale, administer or otherwise introduce into his respiratory system a vapour given off or produced from an intoxicating substance. AND WHEREAS the violation of By-law #1991.6 upon summary conviction may result in the imposition of a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) or a term of imprisonment not exceeding five days (5), or both, Be it known that this By-law entitled "Solvent and Gasoline" is hereby enacted as By-law #1991.6 by the Council of the Poplar River First Nation at a duly convened meeting of the said Council held on the day of 1991. The By-law is consented to by the following members of the Councili illU L nAoCiJuLC (Councillor) (witness) (Coun % cillor) (witness) (Councillor) (witness) (witness) (Councillor) (witness) (witness) being the majority of those members of the Council of the Poplar River First Nation present at the aforesaid meeting of the Council.
By-Law #1991.6 Page 3 k quorum of the Band Counoil is set at S members. I (Jt?£,Ar m ('TcM b Chief/councillor of the Poplar River First Nation, do hereby certify that a true copy of the foregoing By-law was forwarded to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development pursuant to subsection 82(1) of the Indian Act this day of , 1991. /Vi tXuJLulL. (witness) (Chief/councillor)
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