 The prohibition did not apply to meetings where the attendees were all inhabitants of a single parish or township, but written notice was required to be submitted to a justice of the peace at least six days prior, and the JP was empowered to change the time and place of the meeting at his discretion.Attendees were prohibited from carrying arms, and the display of flags, banners and other ensigns or emblems at the assembly was banned.Under the Act, sheriffs and other officials were authorised to attend any meetings held within their jurisdictions.