The Last Best West (1896 - 1914)

An Act Respecting Chinese and Japanese Labour in Mines, 1901

Document Summary:

Section 1: Defines a Chinese or Japanese person as someone from a certain race, as opposed to nationality.

Section 2: No Chinese or Japanese person shall be employed underground in any mine involving metallic materials or coal.

Section 3: Any person who is an owner, agent, manager or lessee of a mine is guilty of an offense under this act if he goes against the rule outlined in section 2.

Section 4: Any person who goes against this act must pay from $100 to $200, plus prosecution costs, as ruled by a court judge.