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Penalty on workmen making away with goods (not exceeding 5l. in value) committed to their care.
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7. Any artificer, workman, journeyman, apprentice, servant, or other person who shall unlawfully dispose of, or retain in his possession without the consent of the person by whom he shall be hired, retained, or employed, any goods, wares, work, or materials committed to his care or charge (the value of such goods, wares, work, or materials not exceeding the sum of five pounds), shall pay to the party aggrieved such compensation as the justices shall think reasonable, and shall also be liable to a fine not exceeding forty shillings, or to be imprisoned for a term not exceeding one month.
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