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SHERIFF'S DUTIES ORDINANCE, 1884
No. 2 of 1884.
To make provision for the performance of certain duties formerly
attaching to the Office of Sheriff. [10th June,1884.]
WHEREAS ,on account of the abolition of the office of Sheriff,it is
necessary tomake provision for the…
To make provision for the performance of certain duties formerly
attaching to the Office of Sheriff. [10th June,1884.]
WHEREAS ,on account of the abolition of the office of Sheriff,it is
necessary tomake provision for the…
MEDICAL REGISTRATION ORDINANCE, 1884
No. 1 of 1884.
To regulate the qualifications and to provide for registration of
Practitioners in Medicine and Surgery.
[5th April,1884.]
1. The Medical Registration Ordinance,…
PEAK TRAMWAY ORDINANCE, 1883
No. 2 of 1882.
For authorising the construction of the Peak Tramway.
[3rd November,1883.]
1. The Peak Tramway Ordinance, 1883.
2. In this Ordinance,-
'The company' means the persons…
DISTRESS FOR RENT ORDINANCE, 1883
No. 1 of 1883.
To consolidate and amend the laws relating to Distraints for
Rent. [1st March,1883.]
1. The Distress for Rent Ordinance, 1888.
2. In this Ordinance, 'the Court'…
PUBLIC OFFICERS (CONVICTION OF CRIME) ORDINANCE, 1882
(3) Any enumerator who knowingly makes a false return of all
of the matters specified herein shall, on summary conviction, be
liable to a fine not exceeding 500 dollars.
…
CENSUS ORDINANCE, 1881
No. 2 of 1881.
To make provision for making from time to time the Census of
the Colony. [14th March,1881.]
1. The Census Ordinance, 1881.
2.---(1) The Governor-in-Council may authorise and…
To make provision for making from time to time the Census of
the Colony. [14th March,1881.]
1. The Census Ordinance, 1881.
2.---(1) The Governor-in-Council may authorise and…
MACAO EXTRADITION ORDINANCE, 1881
No. 1 of 1881.
Macao Extradition
To make provision for the apprehension and surrender of Criminal
Fugitives from the territory of Macao. [14th march,1881.]
WHEREAS persons who have committed certain cromes within…
MARRIAGE ORDINANCE, 1875
No. 7 of 1875.
To provide a general Register of Marriages celebrated in the
Colony. [in force 1st March,1876.]
[Preamble rep. No. 62 of 1911.]
1. The Marriage Ordinance, 1875.
2.-(1)…
CROWN REMEDIES ORDINANCE, 1875
No. 6 of 1875.
To consolidate and amend the laws relating to the recovery of
Crown Debts, Fees, and Forfeitures.
[18th September 1875.]
1. The Crown Remedies Ordinance, 1875.
…
EXTRADITION ORDINANCE, (HONGKONG), 1875
No. 5 of 1875.
To provide for the more convenlent administration of ' The
Extradition Acts, 1870 and 1873.' [18th Sept., 1875.]
WHEREAS by the Act of the lmperial Parliament known as 'The
Extradition Act, 1870,' it is…
NAVAL STORES ORDINANCE, 1875
No. 4 of 1875.
For the more effectual protection of His Majesty's Naval
Stores.
1. The Naval Stores Ordinance,1875.
2. In this Ordinance-
' The Admiralty' incIndes the officer in command of His
Majesty's Naval…
For the more effectual protection of His Majesty's Naval
Stores.
1. The Naval Stores Ordinance,1875.
2. In this Ordinance-
' The Admiralty' incIndes the officer in command of His
Majesty's Naval…
ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE ORDINANCE, 1875
No. 3 of 1875.
To provide for the devolution of the site of St. Paul's College.
[7th July, 1875.]
WHEREAS, by Letters Patent dated 11th May, 1849, Her Majesty
dA declare the City of…
NAVAL ESTABLISHMENTS POLICE ORDINANCE, 1875
No. 1 of 1875.
For enforcing good order and discipline in the Police Force
employed in the Royal Noval Establishments.
[18th March, 1875.]
1. The Naval Establishments Police…
FOREIGN RECRUITING ORDINANCE, 1874
No. 1 of 1874.
To control Recruiting for the service of Foreign States.
[16th November, 1874.]
WHEREAS it is Recruiting that the Governor should exercise full
control over recruiting…
SUPREME COURT (SUMMARY JURISDICTION) ORDINANCE, 1873
No. 4 of 1873.
To abolish the Court of Summary Jurisdiction,and to confer
upon the Supreme Court a summary jurisdiction at Law
and in Equity. [13th October,1873.]
1. The Supreme Court…
To abolish the Court of Summary Jurisdiction,and to confer
upon the Supreme Court a summary jurisdiction at Law
and in Equity. [13th October,1873.]
1. The Supreme Court…
SUPREME COURT ORDINANCE, 1873
No. 3 of 1873.
To amend the constitution of the Supreme Court of Judicature.
[13th Octiber,1873.]
1. The Supreme Court Ordinance,1873.
2. In this Ordinance,-
'The Supreme Court' means the Supreme Court of the…
LAW OF PROPERTY AMENDMENT ORDINANCE, 1873
No. 2 of 1873.
To amend the Law of Property in relation to Covenants and
Conditions in Leases. [23rd September, 1873.]
1. The Law of Property Amendment Ordinance, 1873.
2. Where any licence to do any act…
DANGEROUS GOODS ORDINANCE, 1873
No. 1 of 1873.
For the amendment of the Law with respect to the Carriage and
Deposit of Dangerous Goods. [9th July, 1873.]
1. The Dangerous Goods Ordinance, 1873.
2. In this Ordinance,-
'Dangerous goods' mean any…
For the amendment of the Law with respect to the Carriage and
Deposit of Dangerous Goods. [9th July, 1873.]
1. The Dangerous Goods Ordinance, 1873.
2. In this Ordinance,-
'Dangerous goods' mean any…
FOREIGN OFFENDERS DETENTION ORDINANCE, 1872
No. 1 of 1872.
Foreign Offenders Detention
For the temporary detention of certain Foreign Offenders.
[20th December, 1872.]
WHEREAS subjects of foreign Governments who have been accused
or convicted of crimes…
Foreign Offenders Detention
For the temporary detention of certain Foreign Offenders.
[20th December, 1872.]
WHEREAS subjects of foreign Governments who have been accused
or convicted of crimes…
LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ORDINANCE, 1871
No. 1 of 1871.
To consolidate and amend the Laws relating to the Legal Pro-
fession. [29th May,1871.]
1. The Legal Practitioners Ordinance,1871.
2.In this Oridnance-
'The Court' means the Supreme Court,and includes any of the
Judges…
To consolidate and amend the Laws relating to the Legal Pro-
fession. [29th May,1871.]
1. The Legal Practitioners Ordinance,1871.
2.In this Oridnance-
'The Court' means the Supreme Court,and includes any of the
Judges…
CROWN FEES ORDINANCE, 1870
No. 5 of 1870.
To empower the Governor-in-Council to reduce, vary, remit and
refund Fees payable to the Government.
[11th November,1870.]
[Preamble rep.No.62 of 1911.]
1. The Crown Fees Ordinance,1870.
2. Whenever,by any Ordinance, any…
To empower the Governor-in-Council to reduce, vary, remit and
refund Fees payable to the Government.
[11th November,1870.]
[Preamble rep.No.62 of 1911.]
1. The Crown Fees Ordinance,1870.
2. Whenever,by any Ordinance, any…
CROWN RIGHTS (RE-ENTRY) ORDINANCE, 1870
No. 4 of 1870.
To make provision for the enforcement of rights of re-entry by
the Grown and for the granting of Relief against Forfeiture.
[26th Angnst, 1870.]
WHEREAS it is expedient to extend to this Colony…
INNKEEPERS' LIABILITY ORDINANCE, 1870
No. 3 of 1870.
To amend the Law respecting the liabilities of Innkeepers.
[26th August, 1870.]
1. The Innkeepers' Liability Ordinance, 1870.
2. In this Ordinance-
' Inn ' means any…
To amend the Law respecting the liabilities of Innkeepers.
[26th August, 1870.]
1. The Innkeepers' Liability Ordinance, 1870.
2. In this Ordinance-
' Inn ' means any…
PUBLIC PLACES REGULATION ORDINANCE, 1870
No. 2 of 1870.
For enabling the Governor-in-Council to make regulations for the
maintenance of good order and the protection of property
in Public Buildings, Gardens and other places.
[Preamble rep. No. 62 of 1911.] …
For enabling the Governor-in-Council to make regulations for the
maintenance of good order and the protection of property
in Public Buildings, Gardens and other places.
[Preamble rep. No. 62 of 1911.] …
TUNG WA HOSPITAL INCORPORATION ORDINANCE, 1870
No. 1 of 1870.
Tung Wa Hospital Incorporation
For establishing a Chinese Hospital to be supported by Volun-
tary Contributions, and for crecting the same into an
Eleemosynary Corporation.
WHEREAS it has been proposed by the Governor, His…
Tung Wa Hospital Incorporation
For establishing a Chinese Hospital to be supported by Volun-
tary Contributions, and for crecting the same into an
Eleemosynary Corporation.
WHEREAS it has been proposed by the Governor, His…
PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGES (REGULATION OF TRAFFIC) ORDINANCE, 1869
No. 2 of 1869.
To make further provision for the Maintenance of Order on the
occasion of Public Assemblages. [30th September,1869.]
1. The Public Assemblages (Regulation of Traffic) Ordinance,
1869.
2.It shall be lawful for the Captain…
To make further provision for the Maintenance of Order on the
occasion of Public Assemblages. [30th September,1869.]
1. The Public Assemblages (Regulation of Traffic) Ordinance,
1869.
2.It shall be lawful for the Captain…
PROMISSORY OATHS ORDINANCE, 1869
No. 1 of 1869.
To amend the Law relating to Promissory Oaths.
[24th September,1869.]
1. The Promissory Oaths Ordinance,1869. 2.The oath of allegiance shall be in form following:-
I, ,do swear that I will be faithful and bear
true…
To amend the Law relating to Promissory Oaths.
[24th September,1869.]
1. The Promissory Oaths Ordinance,1869. 2.The oath of allegiance shall be in form following:-
I, ,do swear that I will be faithful and bear
true…
TREASONABLE OFFENCES ORDINANCE, 1868
No. 3 of 1868.
To assimilate the Law of this Colony respecting Treasonable
Offences to the Law of the United Kingdom. [21st November,1868.]
1. The Treasanable Offences Ordinance, 1868.
2. The provisions of the Act…
FIRE BRIGADE ORDINANCE, 1868
No.2 of 1868.
For the establishment of a Fire Brigade. [23rd May,1868.]
WHEREAS it is expedient to make further provision for the protection
of life and property from fire:-
1.The Fire Brigade Ordinance, 1868.
2.It shall be lawful for the…
For the establishment of a Fire Brigade. [23rd May,1868.]
WHEREAS it is expedient to make further provision for the protection
of life and property from fire:-
1.The Fire Brigade Ordinance, 1868.
2.It shall be lawful for the…
SUPPRESSION OF PIRACY ORDINANCE, 1868
No.1 of 1868.
To make provision for the more effectual suppression of Piracy.
[23rd May,1868.]
1.The Suppression of Piracy Ordinance,1868. 2.Every person who knowingly sets forth any pirate;or…
To make provision for the more effectual suppression of Piracy.
[23rd May,1868.]
1.The Suppression of Piracy Ordinance,1868. 2.Every person who knowingly sets forth any pirate;or…
ORDER AND CLEANLINESS ORDINANCE, 1867
No.2 of 1867.
To make further provision for the Maintenance of Order and
Cleanliness. [1st July,1867.]
1.The Order and Cleanliness Ordinance,1867.
[s.2,rep.No.31 of 1911.]
3.It shall be lawful for the Governor-in-Council to frame…
MAHOMEDAN CEMETERY ORDINANCE, 1867
No. 1 of 1867.
Mahomedan Cemetery
For enabling Her Majesty to resume possession of the Mahome-
dan Cemetery. [10th August,1867.]
WHEREAS by an indenture dated 10th October,1858,all that piece
or parcel of ground described in the schedule…
Mahomedan Cemetery
For enabling Her Majesty to resume possession of the Mahome-
dan Cemetery. [10th August,1867.]
WHEREAS by an indenture dated 10th October,1858,all that piece
or parcel of ground described in the schedule…
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK ORDINANCE, 1866
No. 2 of 1866.
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank
For the incorporation of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation. [14th August, 1866.]
WHEREAS several persons have agreed to form a joint stock com-
pany,…
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank
For the incorporation of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation. [14th August, 1866.]
WHEREAS several persons have agreed to form a joint stock com-
pany,…
COINAGE OFFENCES ORDINANCE, 1865
No. 7 of 1865.
To consolidate and amend the Laws against Offences relating to
the Coin. [20th October,1865.]
1.The Coinage Offences Ordinance,1865.
2.In this Ordinance,-
'The King's current gold and silver coin' includes any gold…
To consolidate and amend the Laws against Offences relating to
the Coin. [20th October,1865.]
1.The Coinage Offences Ordinance,1865.
2.In this Ordinance,-
'The King's current gold and silver coin' includes any gold…
MALICIOUS DAMAGE ORDINANCE, 1865
No. 6 of 1865.
To consolidate and amend the Laws relating to Malicious Injuries
to Property. [14th June,1865.]
1. The Malicious Damage Ordinance, 1865.
Injuries by fire to buildings and goods…
To consolidate and amend the Laws relating to Malicious Injuries
to Property. [14th June,1865.]
1. The Malicious Damage Ordinance, 1865.
Injuries by fire to buildings and goods…
LARCENY ORDINANCE, 1865
No. 5 of 1865.
To consolidate and amend the laws relating to Larceny and
similar Offences. [14th June,1865.]
1.The Larceny Ordinance,1865.
2.In this Ordinance-
'Document of title to goods'includes any bill of lading,India
warrant,dock…
To consolidate and amend the laws relating to Larceny and
similar Offences. [14th June,1865.]
1.The Larceny Ordinance,1865.
2.In this Ordinance-
'Document of title to goods'includes any bill of lading,India
warrant,dock…
FORGERY ORDINANCE, 1865
No. 4 of 1865.
To consolidate and amend the Laws relating to Indictable Offences
by Forgery. [14th June,1865.]
1.The Forgery Ordinance,1865.
2.Every person who-
(1)forges or counterfeits,or utters,knowing the same to be
forged or…
To consolidate and amend the Laws relating to Indictable Offences
by Forgery. [14th June,1865.]
1.The Forgery Ordinance,1865.
2.Every person who-
(1)forges or counterfeits,or utters,knowing the same to be
forged or…
ACCESSORIES AND ABETTORS ORDINANCE, 1865
No. 3 of 1865.
To consolodate and amend the Laws relating to Accessories to and
Abettors of Indictable Offences. [14th June,1865.]
1.The Accessories and Abettors Ordinance,1865.
2.Every person who becomes an accessory before the fact to
any…
To consolodate and amend the Laws relating to Accessories to and
Abettors of Indictable Offences. [14th June,1865.]
1.The Accessories and Abettors Ordinance,1865.
2.Every person who becomes an accessory before the fact to
any…
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON ORDINANCE, 1865
No. 2 of 1865.
To consolidate and amend the laws relating to Offences against
the Person. [14th June,1865.]
1. The Offences against the Person Ordinance,1865.
Homicide.
2. Every person conviction for…
To consolidate and amend the laws relating to Offences against
the Person. [14th June,1865.]
1. The Offences against the Person Ordinance,1865.
Homicide.
2. Every person conviction for…
MERCANTILE LAW AMENDMENT ORDINANCE, 1864
No.1 of 1864.
To amend the Laws of Trade and Commerce.
[13th Sept.,1864.]
1.The Mercantile Law Amendment Ordinance,1864.
2.No special promise made by any person to answer for the
debt,default,or miscarriage of another person,being in…
To amend the Laws of Trade and Commerce.
[13th Sept.,1864.]
1.The Mercantile Law Amendment Ordinance,1864.
2.No special promise made by any person to answer for the
debt,default,or miscarriage of another person,being in…
ADMIRALTY (VESTING OF PROPERTY) ORDINANCE, 1863
No. 1 of 1863.
Admiralty (Vesting of Property)
For vesting all estates and property occupied by or for the Naval
Service of the United Kingdom,in this Colony in the
Lord High Admiral,or the Commissioners for executing
…
Admiralty (Vesting of Property)
For vesting all estates and property occupied by or for the Naval
Service of the United Kingdom,in this Colony in the
Lord High Admiral,or the Commissioners for executing
…
PENSIONS ORDINANCE, 1862
No. 2 of 1862.
To provide for the payment of pensions to Civil Servants.
[3rd May, 1862.]
1. The Pensions Ordinance, 1862.
2. There shall be payable in every year to His Majesty,out of
the general…
To provide for the payment of pensions to Civil Servants.
[3rd May, 1862.]
1. The Pensions Ordinance, 1862.
2. There shall be payable in every year to His Majesty,out of
the general…
MILITARY STORES (EXPORTATION) ORDINANCE, 1862
No. 1 of 1862.
To authorize the Govenor-in-Council by proclamation to prohibit
the exportation of military stores and other articles.
[17th March, 1862.]
WHEREAS it is desirable to vest in the…
To authorize the Govenor-in-Council by proclamation to prohibit
the exportation of military stores and other articles.
[17th March, 1862.]
WHEREAS it is desirable to vest in the…
PENALTIES (REMISSION) ORDINANCE, 1860
No. 3 of 1860.
To make provision for the remission of penalties.
[17th August, 1860.]
WHEREAS penalties which under penal statutes or Ordinances are
made payable to parties other than the Crown Cannot be…
To make provision for the remission of penalties.
[17th August, 1860.]
WHEREAS penalties which under penal statutes or Ordinances are
made payable to parties other than the Crown Cannot be…
WAR DEPARTMENT (VESTING OG PORPERTY) ORDINANCE, 1860
No.2 of 1860.
War Department (Vesting of Property)
For transferring to one of the Principal Secretaries of State the
powers and estates vested in the Principal officers of the
Ordinance. [30th April,1860.]
WHEREAS Her Majesty the Queen has…
War Department (Vesting of Property)
For transferring to one of the Principal Secretaries of State the
powers and estates vested in the Principal officers of the
Ordinance. [30th April,1860.]
WHEREAS Her Majesty the Queen has…
PAWNBROKERS ORDINANCE, 1860
No. 1 of 1860.
To consolidate and amend the laws relating to Pawnbrokers.
[16th April,1860.]
1. The Pawnbrokers Ordinance, 1860.
2. Every person who purchases, receives, or takes in any goods,
and pays money for or…
To consolidate and amend the laws relating to Pawnbrokers.
[16th April,1860.]
1. The Pawnbrokers Ordinance, 1860.
2. Every person who purchases, receives, or takes in any goods,
and pays money for or…
IMPERIAL ENACTMENTS EXTENSION ORDINANCE, 1857
No. 1 of 1857.
For extending to this Colony certain Enactment of the Imperial
Parliament. [14th February, 1857.]
1. The Imperial Enactments Extension Ordinance, 1857.
2. The enactments of the…
For extending to this Colony certain Enactment of the Imperial
Parliament. [14th February, 1857.]
1. The Imperial Enactments Extension Ordinance, 1857.
2. The enactments of the…
VICTORIA (LIGHTING) ORDINANCE, 1856
No. 3 of 1856.
To make provision for the lighting of the City of Victoria.
[12th June,1856.]
1.The Victoria (Lighting) Ordinance,1856.
2.The Director of Public Works shall cause a sufficient number
or irons or posts for the lighting of the…
To make provision for the lighting of the City of Victoria.
[12th June,1856.]
1.The Victoria (Lighting) Ordinance,1856.
2.The Director of Public Works shall cause a sufficient number
or irons or posts for the lighting of the…
CHINESE WILLS VALIDATION ORDINANCE, 1856
No. 1 of 1856.
Relating to Wills made by Chinese people. [5th March,1856.]
WHEREAS the laws relating to wills and testamentary writings
prescribe certain formalities touching the signing, acknowledging,
and attesting thereof,…
Relating to Wills made by Chinese people. [5th March,1856.]
WHEREAS the laws relating to wills and testamentary writings
prescribe certain formalities touching the signing, acknowledging,
and attesting thereof,…
ALIENS (RIGHTS OF PROPERTY) ORDINANCE, 1853
No. 1 of 1853.
For the removal of doubts regarding the right of aliens to hold
and transfer property within this Colony.
[17th Nov., 1853.]
WHEREAS doubts have arisen regarding the right of…
For the removal of doubts regarding the right of aliens to hold
and transfer property within this Colony.
[17th Nov., 1853.]
WHEREAS doubts have arisen regarding the right of…
