MERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 369

MIERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY)

The Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance is amended-

(1) in section 23(1) by repealing 'given' and substituting 'give';

(2) in section 57(2) by repealing 'issued' and substituting 'issue';

(3) in section 63(1) by repealing 'issued' and substituting 'issue';

(4) in section 123(3) by repealing 'on' and substituting 'in';
(5) in the Schedule-
(a) by repealing item 1;
(b) by repealing item 7;
(c) by repealing item 9 and substituting-
9.Merchant Shipping (Grain) Regulations 1985 (S.I. 104
1985 No. 1217)
(d) by repealing item 13 and substituting-
13. Merchant Shipping (Closing of Openings in Hulls 95
and in Watertight Bulkheads) Regulations 1987
(S.I. 1987 No. 1298)
(e) by repealing item 14 and substituting-
14. Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) (Ships Built 99
Before 25th May 1980) Regulations 1985 (S.I.
1985 No. 1218)
by repealing item 15 and substituting-
15. Merchant Shipping (Musters and Training) 99
Regulations 1986 (S.I. 1986 No. 1071)
(g) by repealing item 16 and substituting-
16. Merchant Shipping (Pilots Ladders and Hoists) 99
Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987 No. 1961)
(h) by repealing item 18 and substituting-
18. MerchantShipping (Dangerous Goods) 101
Regulations 1981 (S.I. 1981 No. 1747)
(i) by repealing items 24 and 25;
(j) by adding after item 26-
27. MerchantShipping (Means of Access) 107
Regulations 1988 (S.I. 1988 No. 1637)
28. Merchant Shipping (Navigational Equipment) 98 and
Regulations 1984 (S.I. 1984 No. 1203) 107
29. Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ship Construction 94 and
and Survey) Regulations 1984 (S.I. 1984 107
No. 1216)





30. Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction and 96 and
Survey) Regulations 1984 (ST 1984 No. 1217) 107
31. Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 99 and
1984 (ST 1984 No. 1218) 107
32. Merchant Shipping (Protective Clothing and 107
Equipment) Regulations 1985 (ST 1985 No.
1664)
33. Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances) 99
Regulations 1986 (S.I. 1986 No. 1066)
34. (Repealed L.N. 122 of 1987)
35. Merchant Shipping (Gas Carriers) Regulations 101 and
1986 (S.I. 1986 No. 1073) 107
L.N. 153 of 1988 L.N. 262 of 1985 L.N. 262 of 1985 L.N. 153 of 1988 L.N. 146 of 1989 L.N. 146 of 1989 L.N. 361 of 1985 L.N. 14 of 1988 L.N. 361 of 1985 L.N. 242 of 1986 L.N. 100 of 1988 L.N. 223 of 1982 L.N. 146 of 1989 L.N. 146 of 1989 L.N. 406 of 1984 L.N. 107 of 1986 L.N. 242 of 1986

L.N. 153 of 1988 L.N. 262 of 1985 L.N. 262 of 1985 L.N. 153 of 1988 L.N. 146 of 1989 L.N. 146 of 1989 L.N. 361 of 1985 L.N. 14 of 1988 L.N. 361 of 1985 L.N. 242 of 1986 L.N. 100 of 1988 L.N. 223 of 1982 L.N. 146 of 1989 L.N. 146 of 1989 L.N. 406 of 1984 L.N. 107 of 1986 L.N. 242 of 1986

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ROAD TUNNELS (GOVERNMENT) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 368

ROAD TUNNELS (GOVERNMENT)

1. The Road Tunnels (Government) Ordinance is amended-

(1)in section 2, in the definition of 'Director' by repealing
'Lands' and substituting 'Buildings and Lands';

(2) by repealing the Schedule and substituting---

SCHEDULE [s- 3]
Aberdeen Tunnel.
Airport Tunnel.
Junk Bay Tunnel.
Lion Rock Tunnel.
Shing Mun Tunnels.
(L.N. 421 of 1989)

2. The Road Tunnels (Government) Regulations are amended-

(1) in regulation 2-

(a)in the definition of 'bus' by repealing ' 14' and
substituting '16';

(b)in the definition of 'light bus' by repealing '14' and
substituting '16';

(2) by adding after regulation 15-
Transitional provision regarding public and private buses

15A. Notwithstanding anything contained in these
regulations apart from this regulation, a motor vehicle
constructed or adapted for the carriage of 15 or 16
passengers and registered as a private bus or public bus
before the commencement of the Road Traffic
(Amendment) (No. 3) Ordinance 1988 (89 of 1988) shall be
deemed to be a private bus or public bus, as may be
appropriate.
(89 of 1988 s. 7)

(3)in the Second Schedule by adding immediately below para-
graph 3-

PERMIT FEE

Aberdeen Airport Lion Rock
Tunnel Tunnel Tunnel
All vehicles. $45 $45 $45
L.N. 94 of 1986 89 of 1988 s. 6 L.N. 294 of 1988

L.N. 94 of 1986 89 of 1988 s. 6 L.N. 294 of 1988

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ELECTORAL PROVISIONS ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 367

ELECTORAL PROVISIONS

1. The Electoral Provisions (Registration of Electors) Regulations
are amended-

(1) by repealing regulation 6 and substituting-

6. (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), an
application for inclusion in the provisional register for any
year may be lodged, either in person or by post, with the
registration officer on or after 15 August in that year, and
shall be in the specified form duly completed in either
English or Chinese.

(2) Any application under paragraph (1) lodged with
the registration officer during the period commencing on 1
October in any year and ending on 20 November in that
year shall be deemed to be an application under regulation
13 lodged in that year for inclusion in the final register for
that year.

(3) Any application under paragraph (1) lodged with
the registration officer during the period commencing on
21 November in any year and ending on 14 August in the
year next following ('the relevant year') shall be deemed
to be an application under that paragraph lodged in the
relevant year for inclusion in the provisional register for
the relevant year.
(L.N. 275 of 1986)

(2) in regulation 13-

(a) by repealing paragraphs (1) and (2) and substituting---

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), any person-

(a)who has not applied for inclusion in a pro-
visional register; or

(b)whose name does not appear in a provi-
sional register,

and considers that he is entitled to be registered as an
elector may apply to have his name included in a final
register by lodging, either in person or by post, with
the registration officer on or after 1 October in any
year an application in the specified form duly
completed in either English or Chinese. (L.N. 275 of
1986)

(2) Any application under paragraph (1) lodged
with the registration officer during the period com-
mencing on 21 November in any year and ending on





30 September in the year next following ('the relevant
year') shall be deemed to be an application under
regulation 6 lodged in the relevant year for inclusion
in the provisional register for the relevant year.
(L.N. 275 of 1986)
(b)in paragraph (3) by repealing 'a notice of ' and sub-
stituting 'an';

(3)in regulation 15 by repealing 'Notices of application' and
substituting 'Applications'.

2. The Electoral Provisions (Procedure) Regulations are
amended-
(1) by repealing regulation 3 and substituting---
Notice of ordinary election
3. The returning officer shall-
(a)subject to paragraph (b), on a date between 2 and
15 January 1989 and January of every third year
after 1991 for Urban Council and Regional
Council ordinary elections;
(b)in 1991 on a date between 14 and 28 March for
Urban Council and Regional Council ordinary
elections; and
(c) on a date between 2 and 15 January 1982 and
January of every third year thereafter for a
District Board election,
publish in the Gazette a notice of ordinary election in
accordance with Form 1 in the Schedule containing the
following particulars-
(i)notice of the number of vacancies in each
constituency concerned for persons to be elected
to act as members of the Urban Council, the
Regional Council or the District Boards, as the
case may be;
(ii)that nominations for these vacancies will be
received by him, within a period not less than 14
days and not more than 21 days after the date of
publication in the Gazette of the notice of
ordinary election, during office hours on any
working day at the address specified in such
notice; and
(iii)that, subject to regulation 13, an ordinary
election will be held in that constituency on a
date to be specified in the notice, being a date not
less than 28 days and not more than 42 days after
the last day appointed for the receipt by the
returning officer of nominations.
(L.N. 2 of 1989)





(2)in regulation 28(2)(a) by adding at the beginning 'without the
express permission of the presiding officer,';

(3)in regulation 29 by repealing Iock it up and place his seal upon
it' and substituting Iock up the ballot box and seal it with his
seal or such other device as the registration officer may direct';

(4) by repealing regulation 38(a) and (b) and substituting---
(a)seal with his seal, or such other device as the
registration officer may direct, each ballot box in a
manner which prevents the introduction of additional
ballot papers or other material into the ballot box;
(L.N. 2 of 1989)

(b) make up into separate sealed packets-
(i) the unused ballot papers;
(ii) the spoilt ballot papers;
(iii) the marked copies of the register, (L.N. 2 of
1989)

(5) by repealing regulation 39(b) and substituting---
(b) unused ballot papers; (L.N. 2 of 1989)
(c) spoilt ballot papers. (L.N. 2 of 1989)

(6) by repealing regulation 47(1)(c) and substituting-
(c) which is unmarked; (L.N. 2 of 1989)
(ca) which the returning officer determines is void for
uncertainty; or (L.N. 2 of 1989)

(7) by repealing regulation 48(3) and substituting-
(3) The returning officer shall prepare a statement of
rejected ballot papers, excluding those rejected in part,
under the heads of-
(a) voting for more candidates than entitled;
(b)writing or mark by which the elector can be
identified;
(c) unmarked;
(d) void for uncertainty;
(e) substantially mutilated;
(f)endorsed on the front with the word 'TEND-
ERED. (L.N. 2 of 1989)

(8) by repealing regulation 52 and substituting-
Scaling of baflot papers in packets
52. (1) As soon as practicable after the returning
officer has ascertained the result of the poll in an election,





he shall, in the presence of the candidates, their election
agents or their counting agents who are in the counting
station and wish to be present, make up into separate
sealed packets-

(a) the counted ballot papers;

(b) the unused ballot papers;

(c) the spoilt ballot papers;

(d) the rejected ballot papers; and

(e)the ballot papers endorsed with the word
'TENDERED.

(2) The returning officer shall endorse each packet
referred to in paragraph (1) with a description of its
contents, the date of the election to which they relate and
the name of the constituency for which the election was
held.
(L.N. 2 of 1989)

(9) in Form 1 in the Schedule-
(a) in the English text-
(i) in paragraph 1, by repealing ' 1 April (year)' and
substituting '(date)';
(ii) in paragraph 2, by repealing '31 January (year)'
and substituting '(date)';

(b) in the Chinese text-
(i) in the paragraph numbered ' ', by repealing
and substituting

(ii) in the paragraph numbered' ', by repealing
and substituting .

3. The Electoral Provisions (Election Petitions) Rules are
amended in the Schedule by adding 'Regional Council' after
'Council/'.
Applications for inclusion in provisional register L.N. 275 of 1986 L.N. 275 of 1986 L.N. 275 of 1986 L.N. 2 of 1989 L.N. 2 of 1989 L.N. 2 of 1989 41 of 1985 s. 24

Applications for inclusion in provisional register L.N. 275 of 1986 L.N. 275 of 1986 L.N. 275 of 1986 L.N. 2 of 1989 L.N. 2 of 1989 L.N. 2 of 1989 41 of 1985 s. 24

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DISTRICT BOARDS ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 366

DISTRICT BOARDS

The District Boards Ordinance is amended in section 6 by
repealing subsections (1)(e), (4) and (5).
82 of 1988 s. 2

82 of 1988 s. 2

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THE HONG KONG ASSOCIATION OF BANKS ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 364

THE HONG KONG ASSOCIATION OF BANKS

The Hong Kong Association of Banks By-laws are amended
in by-law 2(2) by repealing '42 of the Banking Ordinance' and
substituting---

107 of the Banking Ordinance
27 of 1986 s. 137

27 of 1986 s. 137

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PUBLIC OFFICERS (ASSIGNMENT OF EMOLUMENTS) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 363

PUBLIC OFFICERS (ASSIGNMENT OF EMOLUMENTS)

The Public Officers (Assignment of Emoluments) Ordinance is
amended in section 2(1)-

(a)in paragraph (c) of the definition of 'emoluments' by
repealing 'or the Pension Benefits Ordinance' and
substituting', the Pension Benefits Ordinance (Cap. 99) or
the Pension Benefits (Judicial Officers) Ordinance (Cap.
401)';

(b)by repealing paragraph (b) of the definition of 'established
office' and substituting---

(b)in case the Pension Benefits Ordinance (Cap. 99)
or the Pension Benefits (Judicial Officers) Ordin-
ance (Cap. 401) applies, the meaning assigned to
it by section 2 of the Pension Benefits Ordinance;
(Replaced 85 of 1988 s. 5 7)
85 of 1988 s. 57

85 of 1988 s. 57

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PNEUMOCONIOSIS (COMPENSATION) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 360

PNEUMOCONIOSIS (COMPENSATION)

1. The Pneumoconiosis (Compensation) Ordinance is amended-

(1) in section 17 by repealing subsection (4) and substituting-

(4) The Board may pay from the Fund an amount
not exceeding $20,000 direct to a person or a dependant
on account of a claim which is pending settlement or
determination. (Replaced 35 of 1988 s. 2)

(4A) The Commissioner may order that a payment
under subsection (4) or a part of it shall be deducted from
the compensation payable under this Ordinance to the
person or dependant. (Added 35 of 1988 s.2)

(2)in section 22 by repealing 'Medical and Health Services' and
substituting 'Health';

(3) in section 26(1)-

(a) in paragraph (b) by repealing 'and';

(b) by adding after paragraph (b)-

(ba) to conduct and finance educational, publicity,
research and other programmes to prevent
pneumoconiosis;and (Added 65 of 1987 s. 2)

(4) in section 28 by adding after paragraph (e)-

(ea) expenses incurred by the Board for the purposes of
section 26(1)(ba); (Added 65 of 1987 s. 3)

(5) in section 29 by adding after subsection (2)-

(3) The Governor may approve or reject the
programme and estimates submitted to him under
subsection (1) and, in the case of a rejection, may require
the Board to resubmit, within such time as he may direct,
the programme or estimates, or both, modified in such
manner as he may direct. (Added 65 of 1987 s. 4)

(4) The Board shall comply with any requirement
under subsection (3). (Added 65 of 1987 s. 4)

(5) The Board may from time to time vary the
estimates submitted under subsection (1), even after their
approval by the Governor, and if it does so shall inform
the Governor in writing of the details of the variation.
(Added 65 of 1987 s. 4)





(6) by adding after section 32-

32A. (1) The Board may write off the whole or any
part of any debt due to the Board which it reasonably
considers irrecoverable.

(2) Any write-off under subsection (1) shall take
effect for accounting purposes alone and shall not
extinguish any right of the Board to recover the debt which
has been written off.
(Added 65 of 1987 s. 5)

(7) in section 47(f) by repealing 'for';

(8) in the First Schedule-

(a) in Part I-
(i) by repealing '$299,000' in items 1, 2 and 3 and
substituting in each case '$345,000';
(ii) by repealing '$100,000' in item 4 and substituting
'$116,000';

(b) in Part II-
(i) by repealing '$341,000' in items 1, 2 and 3 and
substituting in each case '$394,000';
(ii) by repealing '$114,000' in item 4 and substituting
'$132,000';

(c)in Part IV by repealing '$137,000' in item 4 and
substituting '$158,000';

(9) in the Second Schedule-

(a) by repealing '$30' in item 1(b) and substituting '$40';

(b) by repealing '$15' in item 2(b) and substituting '$20';

(c) by repealing '$30' in item 3 and substituting '$40'.

2. The Pneumoconiosis (Compensation) (Assessment of Levy)
Regulations are amended-

(1)in regulation 4(5) by repealing '$1,000' and substituting
'$5,000';

(2)in regulation 5(6) by repealing '$2,000' and substituting
'$5,000';

(3)in regulation 8(3) by repealing '$1,000' and substituting
'$5,000';

(4)in regulation 9(4) by repealing '$2,000' and substituting
'$5,000';





(5) in regulation 12(4) by adding after 'due'-

, excluding the amount of any penalty or further penalty
which has been paid,

(6) in regulation 13-

(a) in paragraph (3) by adding after 'of the appeal'-

, including the amount of any penalty or further
penalty,

(b) in paragraph (4)(b) by adding after 'reduced,'-

excluding the amount of any penalty or further
penalty which has been paid,

(7) in regulation 15(2)(a)-

(a) in sub-sub-paragraph (i) by repealing 'or';

(b) by adding after sub-sub-paragraph (ii)-
(iii) to the disclosure of information by the Board
to any person authorized or employed by it for the
purpose of checking or ascertaining the value of
construction works; or
(iv) to the disclosure of information by the Board
to the Construction Industry Training Authority
established under the Industrial Training (Construc-
tion Industry) Ordinance;

3. The Pneumoconiosis (Compensation) (Computation of
Earnings) Regulations are amended in regulation 3-

(a)in paragraph (7), by repealing '$100' in the two places
where it occurs and substituting '$920';

(b)in paragraph (11), by repealing '44' and substituting
'$40'.

4. The resolution made and passed by the Legislative Council
under section 36 of the Pneumoconiosis (Compensation) Ordinance
on 3 December 1980 as amended is further amended by deleting
'0.05 per cent' in paragraphs (a) and (c) and substituting in each
place '0.02 per cent'.
L.N. 76 of 1989 65 of 1987 s. 2 Power to write off L.N. 419 of 1987 L.N. 391 of 1987 L.N. 391 of 1987 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 (Cap. 317) L.N. 142 of 1988 L.N. 149 of 1988

L.N. 76 of 1989 65 of 1987 s. 2 Power to write off L.N. 419 of 1987 L.N. 391 of 1987 L.N. 391 of 1987 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 L.N. 32 of 1983 (Cap. 317) L.N. 142 of 1988 L.N. 149 of 1988

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SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL PROFESSIONS ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 359

SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL PROFESSIONS

1. The Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance is
amended-

(1) in section 2(1) by adding after the definition of 'Council'-

'optical appliances' includes lenses, spectacles, eye
glasses, artificial eyes and contact lenses; (Added 67
of 1985 s. 3)

(2) in section 27 by repealing '(1)' after '27.';

(3)in section 29(1)(c) by repealing 'practice' and substituting
'practise';

(4) in the Schedule by adding at the end-

5. Optometrist A person trained in the practice of-
(a) testing vision;
(b) prescribing optical appliances;
(c) fitting optical appliances; or
(d) supplying optical appliances on prescrip-
tion. (Added 67 of 1985 s. 15)

2. Section 2 and Part II of the Supplementary Medical Professions
Ordinance shall apply to the professions specified in items 1, 2, 3, 4
and 5 of the Schedule to the Ordinance with effect from 8 April
1988.
L.N. 123 of 1982 L.N. 123 of 1982 L.N. 107 of 1988

L.N. 123 of 1982 L.N. 123 of 1982 L.N. 107 of 1988

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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 358

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

1. The Water Pollution Control Ordinance came into operation
on 1 April 1981.

2. The Water Pollution Control Ordinance is amended-

(1) in section 2(1)--

(a)in the definition of 'Authority', by repealing 'Director of
Public Works' and substituting 'Director of Environ-
mental Protection';

(b)in the definition of 'Secretary', by repealing 'Secretary
for the Environment' and substituting 'Secretary for
Planning, Environment and Lands';

(2) in sections 4(3) and 6(2) by repealing 'Director of Public
Works' wherever occurring and substituting 'Director of
Environmental Protection';

(3) in section 8(3)--

(a) by repealing paragraph (b);

(b)in paragraph (e) by repealing sub-paragraphs (ii) and (iii)
and substituting-
(ii) in accordance with the grant of a Crown lease
or as part of the execution of a reclamation or other
work of a public nature which has been authorized
under section 7 or 8 of the Foreshore and Sea-bed
(Reclamations) Ordinance (Cap. 127); (Replaced 63
of 1985 s. 21)

(4) in section 12(2) and (3) by repealing 'Agriculture and
Fisheries' wherever occurring and substituting 'Environmental
Protection';

(5) in section 25(1) by adding after 'compensation'--

to the person whose licence is cancelled or varied

(6) in section 26-

(a)in subsection (1) by repealing the full stop and substituting
'to the person who is making the discharge or deposit.';

(b) in subsection (2) by repealing the full stop and substituting
'to the person whose licence is cancelled or varied.';





(7) in section 36(2)-

(a)in paragraph (a) by repealing 'Pollution Control Officer'
and substituting 'Environmental Protection Officer';

(b)in paragraph (b) by repealing 'Assistant Pollution Control
Inspector' and substituting 'Environmental Protection
Assistant;

(8) in the Second Schedule-

(a)in paragraph 3 by repealing 'a tribunal; and the Authority
shall thereupon refer the claim with the particulars thereof
to a tribunal, consisting of a District Judge nominated by
the Chief Justice for the purpose.' and substituting-

the Lands Tribunal and the Authority shall thereupon
refer the claim with the particulars thereof to the
Lands Tribunal.

(b) by repealing paragraphs 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9;

(c)in paragraph 8 by repealing 'tribunal' in both places
where it appears and substituting 'Lands Tribunal';

(9)in the Fourth Schedule by repealing 'Public Health and Urban
Services Ordinance' and substituting 'Public Health and
Municipal Services Ordinance';

(10) by repealing 'Environmental Protection Advisory Committee'
wherever occurring and substituting 'Environmental Pollution
Advisory Committee'.

3. The Water Pollution Control (Appeal Board) Regulations are
amended-

(1) in regulation 1 by substituting '1986' for '1985';

(2) in regulation 9(2)-

(a) by substituting 'regulation 16' for 'Part VII';

(b) by substituting '1986' for '1985'.

4. The Water Pollution Control (General) Regulations are
amended in the First Schedule-

(a)by repealing 'Pollution Control (Liquid and Solid Wastes)
Division, 9 Floor, Yau Ma Tei Car Park Building, 250
Shanghai Street, Kowloon,' and substituting 'Liquid
Waste Control Group, 25th Floor, Southorn Centre, 130
Hennessy Road, Wan Chai,';





(b) by repealing 'Secretary for Health and Welfare' and
substituting 'Secretary for Planning, Environment and
Lands';

(c) in the Chinese version, by repealing

and substituting respectively and
L.N. 87 of 1981 L.N. 76 of 1982 L.N. 74 of 1986 L.N.244 of 1981 L.N. 370 of 1981 L.N. 18 of 1983 L.N. 244 of 1989 L.N. 76 of 1982 L.N. 74 of 1989 42 of 1985 s. 2 63 of 1985 s. 21 L.N. 74 of 1986 42 of 1985 s. 3 42 of 1985 s. 4 58 of 1987 s. 15(2) 42 of 1985 s. 5 10 of 1986 s. 32(1) L.N. 165 of 1984 L.N. 283 of 1986 L.N. 244 of 1989

L.N. 87 of 1981 L.N. 76 of 1982 L.N. 74 of 1986 L.N.244 of 1981 L.N. 370 of 1981 L.N. 18 of 1983 L.N. 244 of 1989 L.N. 76 of 1982 L.N. 74 of 1989 42 of 1985 s. 2 63 of 1985 s. 21 L.N. 74 of 1986 42 of 1985 s. 3 42 of 1985 s. 4 58 of 1987 s. 15(2) 42 of 1985 s. 5 10 of 1986 s. 32(1) L.N. 165 of 1984 L.N. 283 of 1986 L.N. 244 of 1989

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ELECTRICITY NETWORKS (STATUTORY EASEMENTS) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 357

ELECTRICITY NETWORKS (STATUTORY EASEMENTS)

1. The Electricity Networks (Statutory Easements) Ordinance is
amended in sections 2, 3, 7 and 9 by repealing 'Secretary for Lands
and Works' wherever it occurs and substituting 'Secretary for
Planning, Environment and Lands'.

2. The Electricity Networks (Statutory Easements) (Rectification
of Approved Scheme) (Consolidation) Order is amended in
paragraph 2 by repealing 'Secretary for Lands and Works' and
substituting 'Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands'.
L.N. 244 of 1989 L.N. 244 of 1989

L.N. 244 of 1989 L.N. 244 of 1989

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MONETARY STATISTICS ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 356

MONETARY STATISTICS

The Monetary Statistics Ordinance is amended in section 2 in
the definition of 'deposit-taking company' by repealing 'Deposit-
taking Companies Ordinance' and substituting---

Banking Ordinance
27 of 1986 s. 137 (cap. 155)

27 of 1986 s. 137 (cap. 155)

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WASTE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 354

WASTE DISPOSAL

1. Part II of the Waste Disposal Ordinance came into operation
on 2 June 1989.

2. The Ordinance is amended-

(1)in sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 35 by repealing 'Secretary for
Health and Welfare' wherever it occurs and substituting
'Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands'.

(2)in the Second Schedule in item 1 under the heading 'Relevant
Date' by repealing '1 September 1988' and substituting '1
January 1989.
L.N. 163 of 1989 L.N. 244 of 1989 L.N. 92 of 1988

L.N. 163 of 1989 L.N. 244 of 1989 L.N. 92 of 1988

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MARINE FISH CULTURE ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 353

MARINE FISH CULTURE

1. The Marine Fish Culture Ordinance is amended in section 23,
by repealing paragraph (a) and substituting the following---

(a)apply to any portion of the foreshore and sea-bed in
respect of which the grant of a Crown lease has been
authorized under section 7 or 8 of the Foreshore and Sea-
bed (Reclamations) Ordinance (Cap. 127); or (Replaced
63 of 1985 s. 21)

2. The Marine Fish Culture Regulations are amended in
regulation 10(1) by repealing '$150' and substituting '$300'.

3. The Fish Culture Zone (Designation) Order is amended-

(a)in item 1 in the third column, by repealing 'FC1012A'
and substituting 'FC1012B';

(b)in item 22 in the third column, by repealing 'FC1050D
and substituting 'FC1050F';

(c)in item 25 in the third column, by repealing 'FC1058' and
substituting 'FC1058A'.
L.N. 34 of 1989 L.N. 22 of 1988 L.N. 92 of 1987 L.N. 22 of 1988

L.N. 34 of 1989 L.N. 22 of 1988 L.N. 92 of 1987 L.N. 22 of 1988

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LIMITATION ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 347

LIMITATION

The Limitation Ordinance is amended in section 26(a) by
repealing 'defendent' and substituting 'defendant'.
L.N. 294 of 1988

L.N. 294 of 1988

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TRADING WITH THE ENEMY ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 346

TRADING WITH THE ENEMY

1. The Trading with the Enemy Ordinance was brought into
operation on 1 May 1967 by the Governor under Proclamation No.
4 of 1967.

2. The Trading with the Enemy Ordinance is amended in section
2(1) by repealing 'British subject' in the definition of 'enemy
subject' and substituting 'Commonwealth citizen'.
L.N. 62 of 1967 80 of 1982 s. 2

L.N. 62 of 1967 80 of 1982 s. 2

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MULTI-STOREY BUILDINGS (OWNERS INCORPORATION) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 344

MULTI-STOREY BUILDINGS (OWNERS
INCORPORATION)

1. The Multi-storey Buildings (Owners Incorporation) Ordinance
is amended-

(1) by adding after section 2-

2A. (1) Subject to subsection (2), this Ordinance
shall not apply where-

(a)a person has given an undertaking in writing to,
or has entered into an agreement with, the
Government to manage or be responsible for the
management of a building; and

(b)the undertaking or agreement has been registered
in the Land Office.

(2) This Ordinance shall apply in respect of a
building referred to in subsection (1) only if there is
registered in the Land Office a certificate by the Chief
Secretary that the Government has no objection to the
appointment of a management committee under this
Ordinance.
(Added 46 of 1974 s. 2)

(2)in section 5(3) by repealing 'Secretary for Home Affairs' and
substituting 'Chief Secretary';

(3) in section 8(2)--

(a) by repealing 'and' at the end of paragraph (a);

(b) by adding after paragraph (a)-

(aa) the corporation shall have, and be deemed
always to have had, the power to hold an
undivided share in the building, together with the
right to the exclusive possession of any part of
the building other than the common parts
thereof; and (Added 52 of 1975 s.2)

(4)in section 24(1) by repealing 'the Distress for Rent Ordinance'
and substituting 'Part III of the Landlord and Tenant
(Consolidation) Ordinance'.

Rectified by the Attorney General under the Revised Edition of the Laws
Ordinance 1965.





2. The Multi-storey Buildings (Owners Incorporation) (Fees)
Regulations are amended in the Schedule-
(a) in item 5 by repealing '$5' and substituting '$10';
(b) in item 6 by repealing '$1' and substituting '$2';
(c) in item 8 by repealing '$5' and substituting '$10'.
46 of 1974 s. 2 Ordinance not to apply in certain cases L.N. 67 of 1985 L.N. 242 of 1989 52 of 1975 s. 2 L.N. 258 of 1978

46 of 1974 s. 2 Ordinance not to apply in certain cases L.N. 67 of 1985 L.N. 242 of 1989 52 of 1975 s. 2 L.N. 258 of 1978

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MEDICAL CLINICS ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 343

MEDICAL CLINICS

The Medical Clinics Ordinance is amended in section 2,
paragraph (i) of the definition of 'clinic' and in section 3 by
repealing 'Medical and Health Services' and substituting 'Health'.
L.N. 76 of 1989

L.N. 76 of 1989

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ARBITRATION ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 341

ARBITRATION

The Arbitration Ordinance is amended-

(1) in section 6B by adding at the end-

(3) Where the Court makes an appointment under
subsection (2) of an arbitrator or umpire for consolidated
arbitration proceedings, any appointment of any other
arbitrator or umpire that has been made for any of the
arbitration proceedings forming part of the consolidation
shall for all purposes cease to have effect on and from the
appointment under subsection (2). (Added 75 of 1985
s.2)

(2) in section 12(1) by repealing paragraph (c) and substituting-

(c)Where a party or an arbitrator is required or is at
liberty to appoint, or concur in the appointment of,
an umpire or an arbitrator and does not do so;
(Replaced 17 of 1984 s. 2)

(3) by repealing section 13;

(4) by adding after section 14-
Representation and preparation work

14A. For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby
declared that sections 44, 45 and 47 of the Legal
Practitioners Ordinance (Cap. 159) do not apply to-

(a) Arbitration proceedings;

(b)the giving of advice and the preparation of
documents for the purpose of arbitration
proceedings;

(c)any other thing done in relation to arbitration
proceedings except where it is done in connection
with court proceedings arising out of an
arbitration agreement or arising in the course of,
or resulting from, arbitration proceedings.
(Added 31 of 1989 s. 2)

(5) by adding after section 22-

22A. (1) Unless a contrary intention is expressed
therein, every arbitration agreement shall, where such a
provision is applicable to the reference, be deemed to
contain a provision that the arbitrator or umpire may, if
he thinks fit, award interest at such rate as he thinks fit-





(a)on any sum which is the subject of the reference
but which is paid before the award, for such
period ending not later than the date of payment
as he thinks fit; and

(b)on any sum which he awards, for such period
ending not later than the date of payment of that
sum as he thinks fit.

(2) The power to award interest conferred on an
arbitrator or umpire by subsection (1) is without prejudice
to any other power of an arbitrator or umpire to award
interest.
(Added 17 of 1984 s. 3)

(6)in section 27(1) by repealing 'arbitraor' and substituting
'arbitrator';

(7) in section 30---

(a) by repealing 'the case' and substituting 'in the case';
(b)by repealing '29A, the remuneration of the arbitrator'
and substituting-

6B or 29A, the remuneration of the arbitrator or
umpire

(8)in section 37(1)(c) by repealing 'arbitraion' and substituting
'arbitration';

(9) in the Fourth Schedule by adding after paragraph 8-

8A. (1) In the application of-
(a)section 23 (appeal on a question of law) to the award of a
judge-arbitrator or judge-umpire; and
(b)section 23A(4) (conduct of proceedings in open court), and
section 23B (exclusion of certain agreements) other than
subsection (5) thereof, to proceedings under section 23 relating
to the award of a judge-arbitrator or judge-umpire,
the Court of Appeal shall be substituted for the Court.
(2) Where sub-paragraph (1) applies, section 23 shall have elfect as
if-
(a) subsection (7) thereof were omitted; and
(b)in section 23B(5) references to the Court included references to
the Court of Appeal.
8B. Section 23A (determination of a preliminary point of law by
Court), other than subsection (4) thereof as modified by virtue of
paragraph 8A, shall not apply to a reference to a judge-arbitrator or
judge-umpire.
52 of 1987 s. 45 Interest for period prior to payment L.N. 387 of 1987 L.N. 262 of 1985 75 of 1985 s. 3 L.N. 387 of 1987 1 of 1985 s. 2 1 of 1985 s. 2

52 of 1987 s. 45 Interest for period prior to payment L.N. 387 of 1987 L.N. 262 of 1985 75 of 1985 s. 3 L.N. 387 of 1987 1 of 1985 s. 2 1 of 1985 s. 2

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ANIMALS (CONTROL OF EXPERIMENTS) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTIER 340

ANIMALS (CONTROL OF EXPERIMENTS)

1. The Animals (Control of Experiments) Ordinance is amended
in section 2, the definition of 'Licensing Authority', by repealing
'Medical and Health Services' and substituting 'Health'.

2. The Animals (Control of Experiments) Regulations are
amended-

(1)in regulations 2, 3 and 5 by repealing 'Medical and Health
Services' and substituting 'Health';

(2)in Form 1 of the Schedule by repealing 'D.M.H.S.' and
substituting 'The Director of Health'.
L.N. 76 of 1989 L.N. 76 of 1989

L.N. 76 of 1989 L.N. 76 of 1989

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SMALL CLAIMS TRIBUNAL ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 338

SMALL CLAIMS TRIBUNAL

1. The Small Claims Tribunal Ordinance is amended-

(1) in section 9(1)-

(a)by repealing 'for more than $8,000 which, if it were not
for more than $8,000,' and substituting-

which exceeds the monetary amount mentioned in
paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Schedule and which, but for
the excess,

(b) by repealing '$8,000' where it appears thirdly and sub-
stituting-
that mentioned in paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Schedule

(2) in section 10(3)-

(a)by repealing 'for more than $8,000 which, if it were not
for more than $8,000,' and substituting-

which exceeds the monetary amount mentioned in
paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Schedule and which, but for
the excess,

(b) by repealing '$8,000' where it appears thirdly and
substituting-
that mentioned in paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Schedu

(3) in section 29(1) and (2) by adding after 'On an appeal'
for which it has granted leave

(4) in section 29A(I) by adding after 'High Court-
on an appeal heard by leave given

(5) in section 29B by adding after 'On an appeal'-
for which it has granted leave

(6)in paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Schedule by repealing '$8,000'
and substituting '$15,000'.

2. The Small Claims Tribunal (General) Rules are amended by
repealing rule 5 and substituting-

5. Except as otherwise provided by the Ordinance or
these rules, service of any document required to be served under
the Ordinance or these rules shall be carried out by such person
as may be appointed for the purpose by the registrar and shall
be effected-





(a)by delivering the document personally to the person
to be served;
(b)by leaving the document with some adult person at
the last known place of residence or business of the
person to be served;

(c)by posting the document by ordinary post addressed
to the person to be served at his last known place of
residence or business; or

(d) in such other manner as the registrar may direct.
(L.N. 253 of 1988)

3. The Small Claims Tribunal (Suitors' Funds) Rules are
amended-

(1) in rule 6(1) by repealing 'the registrar and such other person as
the registrar may authorize in writinj and substituting-

2 persons authorized in writing by the registrar from time
to time

(2) in rule 9(1)-

(a) by repealing 'in respect of an order';

(b)by repealing 'such order' and substituting 'payment into
the tribunal'.
49 of 1988 s. 2 Service L.N. 344 of 1980 L.N. 197 of 1983

49 of 1988 s. 2 Service L.N. 344 of 1980 L.N. 197 of 1983

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DEMOLISHED BUILDINGS (RE-DEVELOPMENT OF SITES) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 337

DEMOLISHED BUILDINGS (RE-DEVELOPMENT
OF SITES)

The Demolished Buildings (Re-development of Sites) Ordin-
ance is amended-

(1) in section 2-

(a)in subsection (1), in the definition of 'Director' by
repealing 'Building Development' and substituting
'Buildings and Lands';

(b)in subsection (2) by repealing 'Building Development
Department' and substituting 'Buildings and Lands
Department';

(2) by repealing 'Colonial Treasurer Incorporated' wherever it
occurs and substituting 'Financial Secretary Incorporated'.
L.N. 94 of 1986 L.N. 180 of 1985

L.N. 94 of 1986 L.N. 180 of 1985

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DISTRICT COURT ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 336

DISTRICT COURT

1. The District Court Ordinance is amended---

(1)in section 38(2) by repealing 'Surpeme' and substituting
'Supreme';

(2)in section 46 by repealing everything that occurs after 'or
demand' and substituting---

(a) which does not exceed the sum of $60,000; or

(b)which has been reduced to a sum not exceeding
$60,000 by reason of the plaintiff having
abandoned the amount in excess of $60,000 in his
cause of action.

(3)in the sections mentioned in column 1 by repealing the amounts
mentioned in column 2 and substituting the amounts men-
tioned in column 3.

Section Amount repealedAmount substituted
32(1) and (2) $60,000 $120,000
33(1) $60,000 $120,000
34(1) $60,000 $120,000
37(1) $60,000 $120,000
41 $60,000 $120,000
52(1)(a) and (d)$60,000 $120,000
35 $45,000 $100,000
36 $45,000 $100,000
37(3) $45,000 $100,000
52(1)(c) $45,000 $100,000
69(3) $45,000 $100,000

2. The District Court Civil Procedure (General) Rules are
amended-

(1)in rule 5(4) by repealing 'the Kowloon District to be
commenced in the Fanling District or may permit any action
which by this rule should be commenced in the Fanling District
to be commenced in the Kowloon District' and substituting---

a particular district to be commenced in any other district
specified by him

(2) in rule 12(2)(c) by repealing '8' and substituting '14';

(3) in rule 20 by adding after paragraph (1)--

(IA) Where a writ is served by post in accordance
with paragraph (1)(b), the date of service shall, unless the
contrary is shown, be deemed to be the seventh day after
the date of posting.





(4) in rule 21(1) by repealing sub-paragraph (b) and substituting-

(b)where a defence or counterclaim has been filed
pursuant to sub-paragraph (a), a plaintiff may, before
the expiration of 14 days after the service on him of
that defence or counterclaim, file a reply or defence
to counterclaim signed by himself or his solicitor or
counsel.

(5) in rule 3 1 -

(a) in paragraphs (1) and (2) by adding after 'filed'-

or within such extended period as may have been
ordered by the Court under paragraph (3),

(b) by adding after paragraph (2)-

(3) The Court may, on such terms as it thinks
just, by order-

(a)extend the period provided in paragraph (1)
during which an application for entry of
judgment may be made under rule 22;

(b)extend the period provided in paragraph (2)
during which an application to fix a date for
the hearing of an action may be made under
rule 24. (L.N. 224 of 1988)

(4) The Court may extend the periods referred
to in paragraph (3)(a) and (b) although the
application for extension is not made until after the
action has been struck out from the Register of Civil
Actions. (L.N. 224 of 1988)

3. The District Court Civil Procedure (Costs) Rules are amended
in rule 5 by repealing paragraphs (2) and (3) and substituting-

(2) Not less than 7 days' notice of the appointment to tax
together with a copy of the bill of costs shall be served by that
party on every person entitled to be heard on taxation. (L.N.
223 of 1988)

(3) In any proceedings for taxation where the amount on
the bill of costs does not exceed $20,000 the Registrar may in
the first instance, by notice in writing, inform the party
commencing the proceedings for taxation of the amount which
he proposes to allow as costs on taxation and, in such a case,
that party shall either-

(a)serve a copy of the notice together with a copy of the
bill of costs on every person entitled to be heard on
taxation; or

(b)apply for an appointment to tax under paragraph (1).
(L.N. 223 of 1988)





(4) The Registrar shall allow costs in the amount
specified in any notice under paragraph (3), unless within 14
days after the service of a copy of such notice any person
entitled to be heard on taxation applies for an appointment to
tax. (L.N. 223 of 1988)

4. The District Court Civil Procedure (Forms) Rules are amended
in the Second Schedule-

(a) in Forms 4, 6 and 8-

(i) by repealing 'inclusive of the day of service'
wherever it occurs;

(ii) by repealing wherever it occurs;
(b) in Form 15 by repealing 'inclusive of the day of service'.

5. The District Court Suitors' Funds Rules are amended-

(1) in rule 8 by repealing paragraph (1) and substituting-

(1) Any money lodged in court may be paid out-

(a)if the amount does not exceed $250, in cash or by
cheque;

(b) if the amount exceeds $250, by cheque; or

(c)in respect of any amount, by payments made by
the transfer of funds from the bank account of
the court,

and any cheque or instructions to the bank for a transfer
of funds shall be signed by 2 persons as may from time to
time be authorized in writing by the Registrar.

(2)in rule 16 by repealing paragraphs (3) and (4) and sub-
stituting-
(3) Unless an order directs otherwise, no interest
shall be credited to any money lodged in court on any
ledger credit if-

(a)such money is paid in court as security for costs
or by way of satisfaction or amends or in
compliance with an order giving leave to defend
upon such payments;

(b) the amount is less than $2,500;

(c) such money is paid in court as watchmen's fees;

(d)such money is paid in court as the proceeds of
sale;

(e)such money is paid in court by way of satis-
faction of a judgment debt;





such money is paid in court in compliance with
an order made under the Matrimonial Causes
Ordinance (Cap. 179), the Matrimonial Pro-
ceedings and Property Ordinance (Cap. 192), the
Separation and Maintenance Orders Ordinance
(Cap. 16), the Affiliation Proceedings Ordinance
(Cap. 183), the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal
Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 188) or the
Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap. 13); or

(g) such money is paid in court in respect of bail.

(4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) and
unless an order directs otherwise, the Registrar shall-

(a)invest any money lodged in court on any ledger
credit as compensation payable under the
Employees' Compensation Ordinance (Cap.
282), in such manner as he thinks fit; and

(b)place any dividend or interest (whether simple or
compound) received on such investments, or any
principal money received in respect thereof, to
the credit of the account in which the investments
were standing when such dividend or interest
became due or when the principal money was
received.(L.N. 217 of 1988)
L.N. 283 of 1986 49 of 1988 s. 4 49 of 1988 s. 4 L.N. 16 of 1985 L.N. 224 of 1988 L.N. 16 of 1985 L.N. 206 of 1986 L.N. 224 of 1988 L.N. 178 of 1986 L.N. 304 of 1979 L.N. 342 of 1980 L.N. 304 of 1979

L.N. 283 of 1986 49 of 1988 s. 4 49 of 1988 s. 4 L.N. 16 of 1985 L.N. 224 of 1988 L.N. 16 of 1985 L.N. 206 of 1986 L.N. 224 of 1988 L.N. 178 of 1986 L.N. 304 of 1979 L.N. 342 of 1980 L.N. 304 of 1979

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IMMIGRATION SERVICE ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 331

IMMIGRATION SERVICE

The Immigration Service Ordinance is amended in the Schedule
by adding 'Chief Immigration Assistant' after 'Assistant Im-
migration Officer'.
65 of 1989 s. 4

65 of 1989 s. 4

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LIFTS AND ESCALATORS (SAFETY) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 327

LIFTS AND ESCALATORS (SAFETY)

The Lifts and Escalators (Safety) Ordinance is amended-

(1) in section 3(1)-

(a)by repealing 'This' and substituting 'Subject to subsec-
tion (1A), this';

(b)by repealing subparagraphs (i), (ia), (ii) and (iii) of
paragraph (a); and

(c) by repealing paragraph (b) and substituting---
(b) every escalator. (Replaced 5 of 1989 s.2)

(2) by adding after section 3(1)--

(IA) Parts III, IV and IVA and sections 29, 29A and 33
shall not apply to a lift or escalator installed in any building-

(a)belonging to the Government or to the government of
any member of the Commonwealth or over which the
Government or such government has control and
management;

(b)upon any land vested in the Housing Authority or in
any building over which the Housing Authority has
control and management;

(c)upon any land vested in any person on behalf of Her
Majesty's naval, military or air force services or in
any building over which any of such services has
control and management; or

(d)which belongs wholly to the government of a foreign
country and which is used exclusively or mainly for
the purpose of the official business of the consular
officer of such government. (Added 5 of 1989 s. 2)

(3)in sections 8A and 11F by repealing 'Secretary for Lands and
Works' wherever it occurs and substituting 'Secretary for
Planning, Environment and Lands';

(4) by repealing the heading to Part III and substituting-

EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF LIFTS AND ES-
CALATORS AFTER INSTALLATION OR ALTERA-
TION (Replaced 5 of 1989 s. 3)

(5) in section 12-

(a)in subsection (3)(a) by repealing '32(2)' and substituting
'32(2A)';





(b)in subsection (4) by adding 'or section 32(2C)' after
'section 14(1)';

(6) in section 14(2) by repealing '32(2)' and substituting '32(2A)';

(7)in section 29(3) by adding 'or section 32(2B)' after 'sec-
tion 27;

(8) by repealing section 32(2) and substituting-
(2) Where more than one lift or escalator is installed
in any building, the owner of the lifts or escalators shall, in
accordance with subsection (2A), send to the Director a
plan showing the position in the building of, and the
number marked on, each lift or escalator. (Replaced 5 of
1989 s.7)
(M) The plan referred to in subsection (2) shall,
subject to subsection (2B), be sent before or at the same
time as the certificate issued under section 12(2) or, where
an application is made to the Director under section 35,
before or at the same time as that application is made, and
the Director may, in accordance with subsection (2Q and
notwithstanding section 12(3)(a), refuse to permit the use
and operation of the lifts or escalators, as the case may be,
until he has received the plan or has, under subsection (3),
caused the plan to be prepared. (Added 5 of 1989 s. 7)
(2B) The plan referred to in subsection (2) shall, in
so far as it relates to any service lift, be sent before or at
the same time as the first certificate issued under section
26(1) or, where an application is made to the Director
under section 35, before or at the same time as that
application is made, and if such a plan is not so sent the
Director may, by order in the specified form served upon
the owner of the service lift, prohibit the use and operation
ofthe service lift. (Added 5 of 1989s. 7)
(2Q Where, under subsection (M), the Director
refuses to permit any lifts or escalators to be used or
operated until he has received, or has caused to be
prepared, the required plan, he shall, in writing within 14
days of the receipt by him of the certificate issued under
section 12(2) or of the application under section 35, as the
case may be, notify the owner of the lifts or escalators that
he so refuses and shall, at the same time, inform the owner
ofthe ground for his refusal. (Added 5 of 1989 s. 7)
(213) An order under subsection (2B) shall continue
in operation until the Director has received, or has caused
to be prepared, a plan showing the position of the service
lift in the building and the number marked on it, and has,
in the specified form, permitted the use and operation of
the service lift to commence or be resumed. (Added 5 of
1989 s.7)





(9)in section 35(3)(a) and (b) by adding 'or section 32(2B)' after
'section 27;

(10) in section 38(1) by adding 'or section 32(213)' after 'sec-
tion 27;

(11) in section 46(1)-
(a)by repealing '(a)(i), and (ia) and (ii) and (b)(i), (ia) and (ii)
of section 3(1)' and substituting '(a), (b) and (c) of sec-
tion 3(1A)';

(b) by repealing 'Crown' and substituting 'Government';

(12) in sections 14(1), 29(1) and 39(2) by repealing 'new'.
5 of 1989 s. 2 L.N. 244 of 1989 5 of 1989 s. 4 5 of 1989 s. 5. 5 of 1989 s. 6. 5 of 1989 s. 8. 5 of 1989 s. 9. 5 of 1989 s. 10. 5 of 1989 s. 11.

5 of 1989 s. 2 L.N. 244 of 1989 5 of 1989 s. 4 5 of 1989 s. 5. 5 of 1989 s. 6. 5 of 1989 s. 8. 5 of 1989 s. 9. 5 of 1989 s. 10. 5 of 1989 s. 11.

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DRUG ADDICTS TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 326

DRUG ADDICTS TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION

The Drug Addicts Treatment and Rehabilitation Regulations
are amended in regulation 11 by repealing 'five hundred' and
substituting 'two thousand'.
28 of 1986 s. 9

28 of 1986 s. 9

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FOREIGN JUDGEMENTS (RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 319

FOREIGN JUDGMENTS (RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT)

The Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance is
amended-

(1)In section 2(1) by repealing the definition of 'judgment' and
substituting-

'judgment' means-

(a)a judgment or order given or made by a court in
any civil proceedings; or

(b)a judgment or order given or made by a court in
any criminal proceedings for the payment of a
sum of money in respect of compensation or
damages to an injured party,

but does not include a judgment which by virtue of
the Foreign Judgments (Restriction on Recognition
and Enforcement) Ordinance 1985 cannot be
recognized or enforced in Hong Kong; (Replaced 37
of 1985 s. 6)

(2) In section 6-

(a)in subsection (2)(a)(i) by repealing 'otherwise than for the
purpose of protecting, or obtaining the release of, property
seized, or threatened with seizure, in the proceedings or of
contesting the jurisdiction of that court';

(b) in subsection (3) by repealing paragraph (b).
37 of 1985 s. 6 37 of 1985 s. 6

37 of 1985 s. 6 37 of 1985 s. 6

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INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (CLOTHING INDUSTRY) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 318

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (CLOTHING INDUSTRY)

The Industrial Training (Clothing Industry) Ordinance is
amended by repealing the Schedule and substituting---

SCHEDULE [S. 2]
CLOTHING (INCLUDING FooTwEAR) ITEms

The Chapters (2 digits), Headings (4 digits), Subheadings (6 digits), and Items (8
digits) in this Schedule refer to those contained in the current Hong Kong Imports
and Exports Classification List.
Category Chapter/Heading Description
No. Subheading/Item No.
Subheading 392620 Articles of apparel and clothing
1. accessories (including gloves) of plastics
and of other materials of Headings Nos.
3901 to 3914
2. Subheading 401590 Articles of apparel and clothing
accessories (excluding gloves) of
vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
3. Heading 4203 Articles of apparel and clothing
accessories of leather or of composition
leather
4. Heading 4303 Articles of apparel, clothing accessories
and other articles of furskin
5. Heading 4304 Artificial fur and articles thereof
6. Chapter 61 Articles of apparel and clothing
accessories, knitted or crocheted
7. Chapter 62 Articles of apparel and clothing
accessories, not knitted or crocheted
8. Chapter 64 except Item Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of
64060010 such articles, except Parts of footwear;
removable in-soles, heel cushions and
similar articles
9. Heading 6503 Felt hats and other felt headgear, made
from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux of
Heading No. 6501, whether or not lined or
trimmed
10. Heading 6504 Hats and other headgear, plaited or made
by assembling strips of any material,
whether or not lined or trimmed
11. Heading 6505 Hats and other headgear, knitted or
crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or
other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in
strips), whether or not lined or trimmed;
hair-nets of any material, whether or not
lined or trimmed
12. Heading 6506 except Other headgear, whether or not lined or
Subheading 650610 trimmed, except Safety headgear
13. Heading 6507 Head-bands, finings, covers, hat
foundations, hat frames, peaks and
chinstraps, for headgear
14. Item 91139020 Watch straps, watch bands and watch
bracelets, of textile materials
(Replaced L.N. 386 of 1987)

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INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 317

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY)

The Industrial Training (Construction Industry) Ordinance is
amended-

(1) in section 7(1)-

(a)in paragraph (a) by repealing 'Building Contractors'
Association Limited' and substituting 'Hong Kong
Construction Association LimiteW;

(b)in paragraph (e) by repealing 'HongKong' branch of the
Institution of Structural Engineers' and substituting
'Structural Division of Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers';

(2) in section 24(1) by repealing 'the prescribed form' and
substituting 'such form as the Authority may specify';

(3) in section 25-

(a)in subsection (1) by repealing 'the prescribed form' and
substituting 'such form as the Authority may specify';

(b)in subsection (2) by repealing 'the prescribed form' and
substituting 'such form as the Authority may specify';

(4) in section 36 by repealing paragraph (c).
60 of 1982 s. 2. L.N. 336 of 1988 60 of 1982 s. 3 60 of 1982 s. 4 60 of 1982 s. 5

60 of 1982 s. 2. L.N. 336 of 1988 60 of 1982 s. 3 60 of 1982 s. 4 60 of 1982 s. 5

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CENSUS AND STATISTICS ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 316

CENSUS AND STATISTICS

The Census and Statistics (Annual Survey of Banks, Deposit-
taking Companies and Representative Offices of Foreign Banks)
Order is amended by repealing from the definition of 'deposit-
taking company' in paragraph 2 'Deposit-taking Companies
Ordinance' and substituting 'Banking Ordinance'.
27 of 1986 s. 137 (cap. 155)

27 of 1986 s. 137 (cap. 155)

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SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 313

SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL

1. The Shipping and Port Control Regulations are amended-

(1)in regulation 2(1), in the definition of 'guarantine anchorage'
by repealing 'guarantine' and substituting 'quarantine';

(2) by repealing regulation 18;

(3) by repealing the Second Schedule and substituting-

PART I

RULES

1. A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall-
(a)proceed in the appropriate traffic lane in the general direction of
traffic flow for that lane;
(b)so far as practicable keep clear of a traffic separation line or
separation zone;
(c)normally join or leave a traffic lane at the termination of the lane, but
when joining or leaving from either side shall do so at as small an
angle to the general direction of traffic flow as practicable.
2. A vessel shall, so far as is practicable, avoid crossing traffic lanes but if
obliged to do so shall cross on a heading as nearly as practicable at right angles
to the general direction of traffic flow.
(L.N. 372 of 1989)
3. Inshore traffic zones shall not normally be used by through traffic
which can safely use the appropriate traffic lane within the adjacent traffic
separation scheme. However, vessels of less than 20 m in length and sailing
vessels may under all circumstances use inshore traffic zones.
4. A vessel other than a crossing vessel or a vessel joining or leaving a
lane shall not normally enter a separation zone or cross a separation line
except-
(a) in cases of emergency to avoid immediate danger;
(b) to engage in fishing within a separation zone.
5. A vessel navigating in areas near the terminations of traffic separation
schemes shall do so with particular caution.
6. A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid anchoring in a traffic
separation scheme or in areas near its terminations.
7. A vessel not using a traffic separation scheme shall avoid it by as wide
a margin as is practicable.
8. A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any vessel
following a traffic lane.
9. A vessel of less than 20 m in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede
the safe passage of a power-driven vessel following a traffic lane.
10. A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre when engaged in an
operation for the maintenance of safety of navigation in a traffic separation
scheme is exempted from complying with these rules to the extent necessary to
carry out the operation.
11. A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre when engaged in an
operation for the laying, servicing or picking up of a submarine cable, within a
traffic separation scheme, is exempted from complying with these rules to the
extent necessary to carry out the operation.
(L.N. 134 of 1989)





(4) in the Third Schedule-

(a) by repealing item 1 (b)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) and substituting-
(i) Latitude 22 17' 40' north,
longitude 114 08' 35' east;
(ii)latitude 22 17' 30' north,
longitude 114 07' 46' east;
(iii)latitude 22 16' 50' north,
longitude 114 06' 39' east.

(b) in item 3(a)(ii) by repealing '0.35' and substituting '03.5';

(c) by repealing item 4(a)(i), (ii) and (iii) and substituting-
(i) latitude 22 17' 52' north,
longitude 114 08' 37' east;
(ii) latitude 22 17' 36.5' north,
longitude 114 09' 44.5' east.

(d) by repealing item 4(b)(i), (ii) and (iii) and substituting-
(i) latitude 22 17' 40' north,
longitude 114 09' 35' east;
(ii) latitude 22 17' 24' north,
longitude 114 09' 44' Yeast.

(e) by repealing item 5(a)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) and substituting-
(i)latitude 22 17' 36.5' north,
longitude 114 09' 44.5' east;
(ii) latitude 22 17' 38' north,
longitude 114 101' 21' east;
(iii) latitude 22 18' 04' north,
longitude 114 11' 09.5' east;
(iv)latitude 22 18' 04' north,
longitude 114 12' 18' east.

(f) by repealing item 5(b)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) and substituting-
(i)latitude 22 17' 24' north,
longitude 114 09' 44.5' east;
(ii)latitude 22 17' 25.5' north,
longitude 114 10' 24.3' east;
(iii) latitude 22 17' 49' north,
longitude 114 11' 14.5' east;
(iv)latitude 22 17' 50' north,
longitude 114 12' 18' east.

(5) in the Seventh Schedule by adding after item 2(e)-

(f) Mirs Bay Dangerous Goods Anchorage

The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight
lines joining the following positions-
(i) latitude 22 32' 18' north,
longitude 114 22' 00' east;
(ii)latitude 22 32' 18' north,
longitude 114 23' 00' east;
(iii) latitude 22 31' 18' north,
longitude 114 23' 00' east;
(iv) latitude 22 31' 18' north,
longitude 114 22' 00' east.





(g) South Lamma Dangerous Goods Anchorage
The area of the waters of Hong Kong bounded by straight
lines joining the following positions-
(i) latitude 22 10' 24' north,
longitude 114 08' 48' east;
(ii) latitude 22 09' 30' north,
longitude 114 08' 48' east;
(iii)latitude 22 09' 30' north,
longitude 114 08' 00' east;
(iv)latitude 22 10' 24' north,
longitude 114 08' 00' east.
(6) in the Thirteenth Schedule-
(a) in item 3 by repealing '10.00' and '26.00' and
substituting '15.00' and '37.00' respectively;
(b) by repealing item 4 and substituting-

4. Private Mooring fee
For the keeping of private moorings, per month or part thereof, per
mooring-
(a) In Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter,
Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter and
Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter-
(i) length 5 metres and under 200.00
(ii) length 8 metres and under 350.00
(iii) length 11 metres and under 500.00
(iv) length over 11 metres 500.00 plus $150
.......................for every 3 metres
.......................or part thereof by
.......................which the length
.......................exceeds 11 metres
(b) In all other typhoon shelters and
elsewhere within the limits of Victoria
port-
(i) length 5 metres and under 100.00
(ii) length 8 metres and under 200.00
(iii) length 11 metres and under 300.00
(iv) length over 11 metres 300.00 plus $100
.......................for every 3 metres
.......................or part thereof by
.......................which the length
.......................exceeds 11 metres
(c) Elsewhere in the waters of Hong Kong-
(i) length 5 metres and under 50.00
(ii) length 8 metres and under 100.00
(iii) length 11 metres and under 150.00
(iv) length over 11 metres 150.00 plus $100
.......................for every 3 metres
.......................or part thereof by
.......................which the length
.......................exceeds 11 metres
(d) For ferry vessels used on a franchised
service within the meaning of the Ferry
Services Ordinance-
(i) Within the limits of Victoria port 1,000.00
(ii) Elsewhere in the waters of Hong
Kong ..................500.00
Note: In this item 'length' means the size of vessel, in terms of
length overall, which the mooring is able to accommodate.





2. The Shipping and Port Control (Dwelling Vessels) Regulations
is amended in the First Schedule by repealing 'Yau Ma Tei
Typhoon Shelter'.

3. The Shipping and Port Control (Typhoon Shelters) Regula-
tions are amended-

(1) in regulation 4-

(a) by renumbering it as paragraph (1) thereof;

(b) by adding after paragraph (1)--

(2) A licence issued under the Shipping and Port
Control (Dwelling Vessels) Regulations permitting
the dwelling vessel to which it relates to remain in a
typhoon shelter specified therein shall be deemed to
be a permit issued under paragraph (1) to enter and
remain in that typhoon shelter.

(2) in the Schedule-

(a) by repealing 'Tsing Yi Typhoon Shelter.';
(b) by adding after 'Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter.'-
Cheung Chau Typhoon Shelter.
Tuen Mun Typhoon Shelter.

4. The Shipping and Port Control (Hong Kong---China and
Macau Ferry Terminals) Regulations are amended-

(1) in regulation 36 by repealing 'peron' and substituting 'person';

(2) in the Schedule by repealing Parts 2 and 3 and substituting---

PART 2-BERTHING

(a) For a ferry vessel, per ton for each berthing in the case of-
(i) a dynamically supported craft 2
(ii) a ferry vessel, other than a dynamically supported craft 1
(b) For a vessel, not being a ferry vessel, per ton for each berthing 2
(L.N. 168 of 1988)

PART 3-PASSENGER EMBARKATION

(a) For each passenger paying an amount exceeding $12 for a single
journey ....................--- 17
(b) For each passenger travelling free of charge on a complimentary
ticket ..........................17
(c) For each passenger not falling within (a) or (b) 6
(L.N. 168 of 1988; L.N. 314 of 1989)





5. The Shipping and Port Control (Specification of Areas) Notice
is amended in the Schedule-

(a)in item 1 in the third column, by repealing 'FC1012A'
and substituting 'FC012B';

(b)in item 22 in the third column, by repealing 'FC1050D'
and substituting 'FC1050F';

(c)in item 25 in the third column, by repealing 'M058' and
substituting 'FC1058A'.

6. The Shipping and Port Control (Pleasure Vessels) (Certificates
of Competency) Rules are amended-

(1)in rule 3 by repealing '9(1)' and '9(2)' and substituting '9'in
each case;

(2) by repealing rule 9 and substituting-

Additional endorsements of certificates

9. (1) Any person who is a holder of a pleasure
vessel certificate of competency valid for pleasure vessels of
not more than 20 m in length, may apply to the Director to
have such certificate endorsed as may be appropriate for
the operation of vesels that are in excess of 20 m in length.

(2) Where an application is made under paragraph
(1), the Director shall-
(a)unless the applicant is exempted under paragraph
(3), require him to be examined by an examiner
in the practical handling of a vessel which is in
excess of 20 m in length; and
(b)if the applicant satisfies the examiner of his
competence to handle such a vessel, endorse the
certificate of competency valid for pleasure
vessels of not more than 20 m in length held by
the applicant, as valid for the operation of
pleasure vessels in excess of that length.

(3) Where the Director is satisfied that an applicant
under paragraph (1) has-
(a)been the holder of a pleasure vessel certificate of
competency valid for vessels of not more than 20 m
in length for a period not less than 12 months; and
(b)during such period operated pleasure vessels in
excess of 13.7 m in length and as a result thereof
has such experience as would render him
competent to operate a pleasure vessel in excess
of 20 m in length,





he may exempt the applicant from the examination
requirement in paragraph (2)(a), and endorse the
certificate of competency valid for vessels of not more than
20 m in length held by the applicant, as valid for the
operation of pleasure vessels in excess of that length.

(4) Any person who is a holder of a certificate of
competency valid for pleasure vessels with engines none of
which exceeds 750 kW in power, may apply to the Director
to have such certificate endorsed as valid for pleasure
vessels with engines in excess of that power.

(5) Where an application is made under paragraph
(4), the Director shall-
(a)require the applicant to be examined by an
examiner in the competent handling of the
engines of a pleasure vessel in excess of 750kW in
power; and
(b)if the applicant satisfies the examiner of his
competence to be in charge of the engines
referred to in subparagraph (a), endorse the
certificate of competency valid for pleasure
vessels with engines none of which exceeds 750
kW in power held by the applicant, as valid for
pleasure vessels with engines in excess of 750 kW
in power.
(L.N. 327 of 1989)

(3)in the Fourth Schedule by adding 'an oral examination or'
before 'a' where it first appears;

(4)in the Sixth Schedule by adding 'or an oral examination' after
'paper' where it first appears;

(5)in the Seventh Schedule by repealing 'This is an oral
examination' where it first appears and substituting 'The
relevant examination comprises a written objective test paper
or an oral examination'.
L.N. 387 of 1987 L.N. 134 of 1989 L.N. 13 of 1986 L.N. 164 of 1989 L.N. 13 of 1986 L.N. 13 of 1986 L.N. 13 of 1986 L.N. 13 of 1986 L.N. 292 of 1986 L.N. 97 of 1987 L.N. 313 of 1989 L.N. 93 of 1986 L.N. 137 of 1986 (Cap. 104) L.N. 231 of 1989 L.N. 130 of 1983 L.N. 130 of 1983 (Cap. 313, sub. Leg) L.N. 219 of 1984 L.N. 301 of 1981 L.N. 55 of 1982 L.N. 387 of 1987 L.N. 23 of 1988 L.N. 98 of 1987 L.N. 23 of 1988 L.N. 327 of 1989 L.N. 327 of 1989 L.N. 327 of 1989 L.N. 327 of 1989

L.N. 387 of 1987 L.N. 134 of 1989 L.N. 13 of 1986 L.N. 164 of 1989 L.N. 13 of 1986 L.N. 13 of 1986 L.N. 13 of 1986 L.N. 13 of 1986 L.N. 292 of 1986 L.N. 97 of 1987 L.N. 313 of 1989 L.N. 93 of 1986 L.N. 137 of 1986 (Cap. 104) L.N. 231 of 1989 L.N. 130 of 1983 L.N. 130 of 1983 (Cap. 313, sub. Leg) L.N. 219 of 1984 L.N. 301 of 1981 L.N. 55 of 1982 L.N. 387 of 1987 L.N. 23 of 1988 L.N. 98 of 1987 L.N. 23 of 1988 L.N. 327 of 1989 L.N. 327 of 1989 L.N. 327 of 1989 L.N. 327 of 1989

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CIVIL AVIATION (AIRCRAFT NOISE) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 312

CIVIL AVIATION (AIRCRAFT NOISE)

The Civil Aviation (Aircraft Noise) Ordinance came into
operation on 1 May 1987.
L.N. 112 of 1987

L.N. 112 of 1987

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AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 311

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

1. The Air Pollution Control Ordinance is amended in section 2
by repealing 'Secretary for Health and Welfare' and substituting
'Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands'.

2. The Air Pollution Control (Specified Processes) Regulations are
amended-

(1) in Form 5 of the Second Schedule-

(a)by repealing 'Secretary for Health and Welfare' and
substituting 'Secretary for Planning, Environment and
Lands';

(b)in the Chinese version, by repealing and
substituting

(2)in the Fourth Schedule by repealing 'Secretary for Health
and Welfare' and substituting 'Secretary for Planning,
Environment and Lands';

(3) in the Fifth Schedule-

(a)by repealing 'Secretary for Health and Welfare' and
substituting 'Secretary for Planning, Environment and
Lands';

(b)in the Chinese version by repealing and
substituting
L.N. 244 of 1989 L.N. 244 of 1989

L.N. 244 of 1989 L.N. 244 of 1989

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BUSINESS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 310

BUSINESS REGISTRATION

The Business Registration Ordinance is amended in the
Schedule, in item 1 by repealing paragraph (g) and substituting-

(g) on orafter 1 April 1987 and before 1 April 1989 $550 7
............(Replaced 15 of 1989 s. 2)
(h) on or after 1 April 1989 ...$630 7
................(Added 15 of 1989s. 2)
15 of 1989 s. 2

15 of 1989 s. 2

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REGISTERED TRUSTEES INCORPORATION ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 306

REGISTERED TRUSTEES INCORPORATION

The Registered Trustees Incorporation Ordinance is amended
in the Second Schedule-

(a)in item 8 by repealing '9 inches by 12 inches' and
substituting '210 x 297 mm';

(b)by repealing, in respect of the item mentioned in the first
column, the fee mentioned in the second column and
substituting the fee mentioned in the third column-

Item RepealSubstitution
$ $
3 20.00 100.00
4 20.00 100.00
6 2.00 5.00
7 2.00 5.00
8 2.00 3.00
9 2.00 3.00
1.00 3.00
10 10.00 50.00
L.N. 397 of 1984 L.N. 146 of 1985

L.N. 397 of 1984 L.N. 146 of 1985

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RADIATION ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 303

RADIATION

The Radiation Ordinance is amended-

(1)by repealing 'Director of Trade' and substituting 'Director-
General of Trade wherever it occurs;

(2)by repealing 'Deputy Director of Trade' and substituting
'Deputy Director-General of Trade' wherever it occurs;

(3) by repealing 'Assistant Director of Trade' and substituting
'Assistant Director-General of Trade' wherever it occurs;

(4)in section 3(2)(a) and (4) by repealing 'Medical and Health
Services' and substituting 'Health'.
L.N. 292 of 1989 L.N. 292 of 1989 L.N. 292 of 1989 L.N. 76 of 1989

L.N. 292 of 1989 L.N. 292 of 1989 L.N. 292 of 1989 L.N. 76 of 1989

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CROWN PROCEEDINGS ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 300

CROWN PROCEEDINGS

The Crown Proceedings Ordinance is amended-

(1) in section 5(2)--

(a) by adding after 'Patents Act 1949,'-

section 55 of the Patents Act 1977,

(b)by repealing 'United Kingdom' in the first place where it
appears;

(2) in section 6 by repealing subsection (2);

(3)in section 6(3) by repealing 'section 4 of the Law Reform
(Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance' and '(Cap. 271)' and
substituting 'section 21 of the Law Amendment and Reform
(Consolidation) Ordinance' and '(Cap. 23)' respectively;

(4)in section 19(3)(c) by repealing 'Order 28, rules 15 and 16 of
the Code of Civil Procedure' and substituting 'Order 112, rules
3 and 4 of the Rules of the Supreme Court;

(5)in section 27(2) by repealing 'Rule 1 of Order 24 of the Code of
Civil Procedure' and substituting 'Order 44A, rule 1 of the
Rules of the Supreme Court';

(6)in section 30(2)(a) by repealing 'British subjects' and substitut-
ing 'Commonwealth citizens'.

Rectified by the Attorney General under the Revised Edition of the
Laws Ordinance 1965.
25 of 1979 s. 12 77 of 1984 s. 10 80 of 1982 s. 2

25 of 1979 s. 12 77 of 1984 s. 10 80 of 1982 s. 2

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RESERVED COMMODITIES ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 296

RESERVED COMMODITIES

1. The Reserved Commodities (Control of Imports, Exports and
Reserve Stocks) Regulations are amended-

(1)by repealing 'Director of Trade' and substituting 'Director-
General of Trade' wherever it occurs;

(2)by repealing 'Deputy Director of Trade' and substituting
'Deputy Director-General of Trade' wherever it occurs;

(3) by repealing 'Assistant Director of Trade' and substituting
'Assistant Director-General of Trade' wherever it occurs;

(4)in regulation 2, in the definition of 'manifest' by repealing
'Urector of Trade, Industry and Customs' and substituting
'Commissioner';

(5) by adding after regulation 11-

11A. (1) If the Director is satisfied that a person is
engaged in the business of dealing in transhipment cargo
he may exempt in writing, with respect to the transhipment
of any reserved commodity specified in that exemption,
that person from the licensing requirements under these
regulations.
(2) The Director may impose such conditions as he
thinks fit upon any exemption made under paragraph (1)
and any person exempted under paragraph (1) shall com-
ply with any condition imposed under this paragraph.
(3) If a person contravenes or fails to comply with
any condition imposed under paragraph (2)-
(a)he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable
on conviction to a fine of $50,000 and to impri-
sonment for 1 year; and
(b)the Director may by notice in writing revoke or
suspend any exemption granted to that person or
amend any condition.

(6)in regulations 7A, 9 and 21 by repealing 'Director' wherever
occurring and substituting 'Commissioner'.

2. The Reserved Commodities (Control of Sales by Wholesale)
Regulations came into operation on 1 November 1979.

3. The Reserved Commodities (Control of Sales by Wholesale)
Regulations are amended in regulations 12 and 16(4), by repealing
'Director' wherever occurring and substituting 'Commissioner'.
L.N. 294 of 1982 L.N. 292 of 1989 L.N. 292 of 1989 L.N. 292 of 1989 Power to exempt form licensing requirements L.N. 257 of 1984 L.N. 254 of 1979 L.N. 294 of 1982

L.N. 294 of 1982 L.N. 292 of 1989 L.N. 292 of 1989 L.N. 292 of 1989 Power to exempt form licensing requirements L.N. 257 of 1984 L.N. 254 of 1979 L.N. 294 of 1982

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DANGEROUS GOODS ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 295

DANGEROUS GOODS

1. The Dangerous Goods Ordinance is amended-

(1) in section 5(2) by repealing '$8,000' and substituting '$25,000';

(2) in section 9(7) by repealing '$1,000' and substituting '$10,000';

(3)in section 13E(2) by repealing '$8,000' and substituting
'$25,000';

(4) in section 14-

(a)in subsection (1) by repealing '$8,000' and substituting
'$25,000';

(b)in subsection (3) by repealing '$2,000' and substituting
'$20,000'.

2. The Dangerous Goods (Classification) Regulations are
amended in the Schedule, in Division 2, Class 2, Category 5 by
adding at the end-

In this division-

'potable spirit' means any spirit being miscible with water,
other than denatured spirits as defined in section 53 of the
Dutiable Commodities Ordinance, containing more than
35% of ethyl alcohol by volume and having a flash point
of or exceeding 23'C but not exceeding 66C.

3. The Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations are amended-

(1)in regulation 2(1) by repealing the definition of 'Secretary for
Home Atrairs';

(2) in regulation 60-

(a)in paragraphs (1) and (2) by repealing '$8,000' and
substituting, in each case, '$25,000';

(b)in paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6) and (8) by repealing
'$2,000' and substituting, in each case, '$5,000';

(c)in paragraph (7) by repealing '$5,000' and substituting
'$10,000';

(d) by repealing paragraph (9) and substituting-
(9) Any person who is carrying out or has
undertaken any operation involving blasting in the
course of which any of the provisions of regulation 52,





53, 55(1), 57 or 58 is contravened and the shot firer in
charge of any such blasting shall each be guilty of an
offence and shall be liable on summary conviction-

(a)except in the case of a contravention of
paragraph (c) or (e) of regulation 55(1),
to a fine of $5,000 and imprisonment for
1 month;

(b)in the case of a contravention of paragraph
(c) or (e) of regulation 55(1), to a fine of
$25,000 and imprisonment for 3 months.

(e)in paragraphs (10) and (11) by repealing '$1,000' and
substituting, in each case, '$2,000';

(3)in regulation 61 in the definitions of 'cylinder' and 'manu-
facture'-

(a) by repealing 'receiver' and substituting 'vessel;

(b) by repealing 'Receivers' and substituting 'Vessels';

(4) by repealing regulation 79 and substituting-

79. (1) Any person who contravenes any of the
provisions of regulation 75 shall be guilty of an ofrence
and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of
$25,000 and imprisonment for 3 months.

(2) Any person who contravenes any of the provi-
sions of regulation 64, 66, 69, 70, 71 or 73 shall be guilty of
an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a
fine of $ 10,000 and imprisonment for 2 months.
(3) Any person who contravenes any of the provi-
sions of regulation 74(2), (3) or (4) or 77A(I) shall be guilty
of an ofrence and shall be liable on summary conviction to
a fine of $5,000 and imprisonment for 2 months.

(4) Any person who contravenes any of the provi-
sions of regulation 65, 67, 68(1), 72 or 76 shall be guilty of
an ofrence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a
fine of $5,000 and imprisonment for 1 month.

(5)in regulation 97(c) by repealing 'retain, in the event of spillage,
the total quantity of liquid stored therein;' and substituting-

retain-

(i) in the case of spillage of dangerous goods being
potable spirits, not less than half the quantity of liquid
stored therein; and

(ii) in the case of spillage of dangerous goods not being
potable spirits, the total quantity of liquid stored therein;





(6) in regulation 98 by adding after paragraph (1)-

(IA) Nothing in this regulation shall apply to the
storage of any liquid being beer, Chinese type spirits, de-
natured spirits, European type wines, intoxicating liquors,
liquor, alcoholic liquor, spirituous liquor, spirit or Non-
European type wines within the meaning of section 53 of
the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance.

(7)in the table to regulation 99, in the item 'POTABLE
SPIRITS' in columns 7 and 8 by repealing 'Not exceeding
1000 L in the aggregate.' in both places where it occurs and
substituting in both such places-

(1) For transport only, any quantity not exceeding
12 500 L in the aggregate.
(2) For storage only-

(a)any quantity not exceeding 12 500 L in
the aggregate when packed in individual
receptacles not exceeding a capacity of 5 L
and stored or used in premises protected
throughout by automatic 'sprinkler installa-
tions;

(b)any quantity not exceeding 6 250 L in
the aggregate when packed in individual
receptacles not exceeding a capacity of 5 L
and stored or used in premises not protected
throughout by automatic sprinkler installa-
tions;

(c)any quantity not exceeding 2 500 L in
the aggregate when packed in individual
receptacles exceeding a capacity of 5 L and
stored or used in any premises.

(8) by repealing regulation 134 and substituting-

134. (1) Any person who contravenes any of the
provisions of regulation 101(1) or 116 shall be guilty of an
offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine
of $25,000 and imprisonment for 3 months.
(2) Any person who contravenes regulation 107 shall
be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary
conviction to a fine of $10,000 and imprisonment for 2
months.

(3) Any person who contravenes any of the
provisions of regulation 98, 99, 99A(I), 105, 108, 109 or
126 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on
summary conviction to a fine of $5,000 and imprisonment
for 2 months.





(4) Any person who contravenes any of the provi-
sions of regulation 104, 112, 120, 123, 127(2), 128, 130, 132
or 133 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on
summary conviction to a fine of $5,000 and imprisonment
for 1 month.

(5) Any person who contravenes any of the provi-
sions of regulation 103, Ill, 121, 122, 129 or 131 shall be
guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary
conviction to a fine of $5,000.

(6) Any person who contravenes any of the provi-
sions of regulation 106 or 110 shall be guilty of an offence
and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of
$2,000 and imprisonment for 1 month.

(7) Any person who contravenes regulation 100 shall
be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary
conviction to a fine of $2,000.

(8) Any person who contravenes any of the provi-
sions of regulation 102, 113, 114 or 115 shall be guilty of
an ofrence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a
fine of $1,000.

(9) In the event of a contravention of any of the
provisions of regulation 117, 118 or 119, the person at the
material time in charge of the tank wagon in question shall
be guilty of an ofrence and shall be liable on summary
conviction to a fine of $5,000 and imprisonment for 1
month.

(9)in regulation 148(3) by repealing '$1,000' and substituting
'$2,000';

(10) in regulation 154(2) by repealing '$2,000 and substituting
'$5,000';

(11) in regulation 165 by repealing paragraphs (2) and (3) and
substituting-

(2) Any person who contravenes regulation 158 shall
be guilty of an ofrence and shall be liable on summary
conviction to a fine of $5,000 and imprisonment for 1
month.

(3) Any person who contravenes regulation 161 shall
be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary
conviction to a fine of $5,000.

(4) Any person who contravenes any of the
provisions of regulation 162 or 164 shall be guilty of an
ofrence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine
of $2,000 and imprisonment for 1 month.





(5) Any person who contravenes regulation 163 shall
be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary
conviction to a fine of $1,000.

(12) in regulation 171 by repealing '$2,000' and substituting
'$5,000';

(13) in regulation 171B(3) by repealing '$1,000' and substituting
'$5,000';

(14) in regulation 177 by repealing '$2,000' and substituting
'$5,000';

(15) in regulation 177G(2) by repealing '$8,000' and substituting
'$25,000';

(16) in regulation 178(3) by repealing '$8,000' and substituting
'$25,000';

(17) in regulation 183 in the table to paragraph (1)--

(a) in item 1 by repealing '5,000' and substituting '14,000';

(b) in item 2 by repealing '5,000' and substituting '15,700

(c)in item 2A by repealing '1,400' and '140' and
substituting '8,700' and '2,900' respectively;

(d)in item 3 by repealing '160' and '1,600' and substituting
'1,900' and '2,400' respectively;

(e) in item 5 by repealing ' 11,200' and substituting ' 17,000'

(18) in regulation 184 by repealing 'Home Affairs' wherever it
occurs and substituting 'Recreation and Culture';

(19) in the Second Schedule by repealing 'Secretary for Home
Affairs' where it occurs in relation to regulation 59 and
substituting 'Secretary for Recreation and Culture'.

4. The Dangerous Goods (Shipping) Regulations are amended-

(1) in regulation 23-

(a)in paragraph (1) and (2) by repealing '$5,000' and sub-
stituting, in each case, '$10,000';

(b)in paragraph (3) by repealing '$2,000' and substituting
'$5,000';

(c)in paragraph (4) by repealing '$1,000' and substituting
'$2,000';





(2) in the First Schedule-

(a)in Part 1, by repealing 'The jetty at Po Lo Tsui on Lamma
Island belonging to The Hongkong Electric Company,
Limited.' and inserting at the end the following-

The wharf at Chai Wan belonging to China
Resources (Holdings) Co. Ltd.
(b)in Part II, by repealing 'The wharf at Ap Lei Chau
belonging to H.K. Electric Co. Ltd.'.

5. The Dangerous Goods (Government Explosives Depots)
Regulations are amended in the Schedule-

(a) in paragraph 1 of Part I-
(i) in subparagraph (a), by repealing '$82.50' and
substituting '$117;
(ii) in subparagraph (b), by repealing '$41.25' and
substituting '$58.50';
(b)by repealing the Table to paragraph I of Part II and
substituting-

L.N. 171 of 1984. L.N. 138 of 1984. (Cap. 109) L.N. 67 of 1985. L.N. 249 of 1984. L.N. 249 of 1984. 87 of 1988 s. 59 Offences and penalties L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 139 of 1984 L.N. 139 of 1984 (Cap. 109) L.N. 139 of 1984 Offences and penalties L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 376 of 1987 L.N. 376 of 1987 L.N. 320 of 1989 L.N. 67 of 1985 L.N. 242 of 1989 L.N. 67 of 1985 L.N. 242 of 1989 L.N. 250of 1984 L.N. 17 of 1986 L.N. 140 of 1984 L.N. 17 of 1986 L.N. 321 of 1989

L.N. 171 of 1984. L.N. 138 of 1984. (Cap. 109) L.N. 67 of 1985. L.N. 249 of 1984. L.N. 249 of 1984. 87 of 1988 s. 59 Offences and penalties L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 139 of 1984 L.N. 139 of 1984 (Cap. 109) L.N. 139 of 1984 Offences and penalties L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 249 of 1984 L.N. 376 of 1987 L.N. 376 of 1987 L.N. 320 of 1989 L.N. 67 of 1985 L.N. 242 of 1989 L.N. 67 of 1985 L.N. 242 of 1989 L.N. 250of 1984 L.N. 17 of 1986 L.N. 140 of 1984 L.N. 17 of 1986 L.N. 321 of 1989

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HONG KONG AIRPORT (REGULATIONS) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 292

HONG KONG AIRPORT (REGULATIONS)

1. The Hong Kong Airport Regulations are amended in regula-
tion 4(1)(f)(ii) by repealing '50 feet' and substituting '15 metres'.

2. The Hong Kong Airport (Restricted Areas) Regulations are
amended in the Schedule-
(a) by repealing '$20.00' in item 1 and substituting '$25.00';
(b) by repealing '$5.00' in item 2 and substituting '$10.00';
(c) by repealing '$20.00' in item 3 and substituting '$25.00';
(d) by repealing '$5.00' in item 4 and substituting '$10.00'.
L.N. 373 of 1984 L.N. 295 of 1978

L.N. 373 of 1984 L.N. 295 of 1978

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MARINE FISH (MARKETING) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 291

MARINE FISH (MARKETING)

1. The Marine Fish (Marketing) Ordinance is amended-

(1) in section 3-

(a)in subsection (1) by repealing---maybe bought or sold
wholesale' and substituting-

may be sold, offered or exposed for sale or possessed
for the purpose of sale, by wholesale,

(b)in subsection (2) by repealing 'shall be liable to a fine of
$1,000 and substituting 'commits an offence and is liable
to a fine of $10,000';

(2) in section 4-

(a)in subsection (1)(b) by repealing 'the Colony' and
substituting 'Hong Kong';

(b)in subsection (2) by repealing '$1,000' and substituting
'$10,000';

(3)in section 5(3) by repealing 'shall be liable to a fine of $1,000'
and substituting 'commits an offence and is liable to a fine of
$10,000';

(4)in section 7(2) by repealing 'shall be guilty of an offence and
shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $500' and substituting
'commits an ofrence and is liable to a fine of $5,000';

(5)in sections 9(1) and 13(a) by repealing 'the Colony' and
substituting 'Hong Kong';

(6) in section 15(2) by repealing '$500' and substituting '$5,000'.

2. The Marine Fish (Marketing and Exportation) Regulations are
amended-

(1) in regulation 2-

(a) by repealing paragraphs (1) and (2) and substituting-

(1) Subject to paragraph (3), marine fish may,
without a permit, be landed from a vessel only at a
market. (L.N. 72/88)

(b)in paragraph (3) by repealing 'the Colony' and
substituting 'Hong Kong';

(2) in regulation 3-





(a) by repealing 'other than a train';

(b) by renumbering it as paragraph (1); and

(c) by adding the following paragraph-

(2) Except with a permit in writing from the
Director, no marine fish shall be transported in the
waters of Hong Kong in any one vessel other than on
a fishing vessel licensed as a class IV or class VI vessel
under the Merchant Shipping (Miscellaneous Craft)
Regulations, or registered in Hong Kong under the
Merchant Shipping Acts, in quantities in excess of
60 kg, whether or not the fish is owned by the same
person. (L.N. 72/88)

(3)in regulation 4G by repealing 'shall be guilty of an offence
and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $1,000' and
substituting 'commits an offence and is liable to a fine of
$10,000';

(4)in regulation 5 by repealing 'shall be guilty of an offence and
shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1,000 and
substituting 'commits an ofrence and is liable to a fine of
$10,000'.
8 of 1988 s. 2. 8 of 1988 s. 3. 8 of 1988 s. 4. 8 of 1988 s. 5. 8 of 1988 s. 6. 8 of 1988 s. 7. L.N. 72 of 1988 (Cap. 281, sub. Leg)

8 of 1988 s. 2. 8 of 1988 s. 3. 8 of 1988 s. 4. 8 of 1988 s. 5. 8 of 1988 s. 6. 8 of 1988 s. 7. L.N. 72 of 1988 (Cap. 281, sub. Leg)

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ADOPTION ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 290

ADOPTION

The Adoption Rules are amended in rule 8(2) by repealing
'$500' and substituting '$1,000'.
L.N. 55 of 1987

L.N. 55 of 1987

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TAX RESERVE CERTIFICATES ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 289

TAX RESERVE CERTIFICATES

The Tax Reserve Certificates Ordinance is amended in sec-
tion 3(2) by repealing 'The' at the commencement thereof and
substituting---

Subject to section 71 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, the
7 of 1985 s. 4

7 of 1985 s. 4

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CORRUPT AND ILLEGAL PRACTICES ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 288

CORRUPT AND ILLEGAL PRACTICES

1. The Corrupt and Illegal Practices Ordinance is amended-

(1)by repealing 'Deputy Chief Secretary' and substituting
'Secretary for Constitutional A1Tairs' wherever it occurs.

(2) in section 2-

(a)by repealing the definition of 'representative member' and
substituting---

'representative member' means a person elected as
a representative member for a District Board
on the Regional Council or the Urban Council;
(Replaced 84 of 1988 s. 17)

(b)in the definition of 'returning officer' by adding at the
end-

and for the election of a representative member means
the District Officer who is the returning officer for the
election

(3) in section 3-

(a)in subsection (1) by repealing paragraph (aa) and
substituting---

(aa) the District Boards, any election to fill vacancies
for elected members of a District Board and any
election by the members of a District Board of
a representative member to the Urban Council
or the Regional Council; (Replaced 84 of 1988
s.18)

(b) by repealing subsection (2).

2. The Urban Council, Regional Council and District Boards
Election Expenses Order is amended in paragraph 2-

(a)in subparagraph (a) by repealing '$35,000' and sub-
stituting '$43,000';

(b)in subparagraph (b) by repealing '$35,000' and sub-
stituting '43,000'.

3. The Legislative Council Election Expenses Order is amended in
paragraph 3-





(a)in subparagraph (a), by repealing '$10,000' and sub-
stituting '$12,000';

(b)in subparagraph (b), by repealing '$30,000' and
substituting '$36,000'
L.N. 55 of 1989 84 of 1988 s. 17 84 of 1988 s. 18 L.N. 354 of 1988 L.N. 164 of 1988

L.N. 55 of 1989 84 of 1988 s. 17 84 of 1988 s. 18 L.N. 354 of 1988 L.N. 164 of 1988

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JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS (REGULATION OF REPORTS) ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 287

JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS (REGULATION OF REPORTS)

The Judicial Proceedings (Regulation of Reports) Ordinance is
amended in section 5(1)(b) by repealing 'or IV' and substituting
' IV or IVA'.
46 of 1988 s. 33(2)

46 of 1988 s. 33(2)

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MINING ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 285

NUNING

1. The Mining Ordinance is amended-

(1) in section 2 by repealing the definition of 'mineral' and
substituting-
'mineral' includes-

(a)metalliferous ores and other substances in their
natural state which are obtainable only by
mining or in the course of prospecting opera-
tions;

(b)metalliferous ores and other substances in their
natural state mined or obtained in the course of
prospecting operations;

(c)the valuable parts of such ores or other sub-
stances when unmanufactured;

(d)the product of treating or dressing such ores or
other substances for marketing or export; and

(e) kaolin,
and also includes, for the purposes of section 3 but
not otherwise,-
(i) any clay other than kaolin;
(ii) granite, prophyry, limestone and sand; and
(iii)any common mineral substance which the
Governor by notice in the Gazette declares not
to be a mineral for the purposes of the provisions
of this Ordinance other than section 3,

but does not include mineral oils; (Replaced 3 of
1969 s.2)

(2) in section 6(2) by repealing everything following the words
'shall be referred' and substituting---
to the Secretary for Home Affairs, whose decision shall be
final.

(3) in section 9-

(a)in paragraph (a) by repealing 'Director of Flublic Works'
and substituting Director of Buildings and Lands';

(b)in paragraph (b) by repealing 'one hundred yards' and
substituting ' 100 metres';





(c) in paragraph (c)-
(i) by repealing 'one hundred yards' and substituting
100 metres';
(ii) by repealing 'Director of Public Works' and
substituting 'Director of Buildings and Lands';
(d)in paragraph (e) by repealing 'one hundred yards' and
substituting '100 metres';

(4) by adding after section 28-

28A. No offence under section 27 or 28 is committed
by a person who makes a discharge or deposit under and
in accordance with-
(a)a licence granted under section 20 of the Water
Pollution Control Ordinance; or

(b)an exemption which arises under section 15 of
that Ordinance.
(Added 40 of 1980 s. 5)

(5)in section 50 by repealing 'magistrates under the Magistrates
(Coroners Powers) Ordinance' and substituting 'coroners
under the Coroners Ordinance';

(6) in section 67-

(a) in subsection (1)(d) by adding after 'payment thereof

, or the determination of all or any of such matters by
the Commissioner
(b)in subsection (2)(b) by repealing 'Receivers' and
substituting 'Vessels';

(7)in section 68 by repealing 'Radio-Active Minerals Ordinance'
and substituting 'Radiation Ordinance';

(8)by repealing '(Cap. 145)' from the margin to section 68 and
substituting '(Cap. 303)'.

2. The Mining (General) Regulations are amended-

(1) in regulation 2-

(a)by repealing 'three inches' and substituting '75
millimetres';

(b) by repealing 'two feet'.and substituting '600 milimeteres';

(2) in regulation 3(2)-

(a) by repealing '1:25,000' and substituting '1:20,000';

Rectified by the Attorney General under the Revised Edition of the Laws
Ordinance 1965.





(b) in sub-paragraph (b)-
(i) by repealing '1:25,000' and substituting '1:20,000';
(ii) by repealing 'L882' and substituting 'HM20C';

(3)in regulation 14 by repealing 'ten dollars per acre' and sub-
stituting '$25 per hectare';

(4)in regulation 18 by repealing '1:2,500' and substituting
'1:2,000';

(5)in regulation 22(1) by repealing 'ten acres' and substituting '4
hectares';

(6) in regulation 22(2)--

(a) in sub-paragraph (a) by repealing 'one horse-power to five
persons' and substituting 'I kilowatt per 7 persons';

(b) in sub-paragraph (b)-
(i) by repealing 'horse-power' and substituting
'kilowatt power';
(ii) by repealing 'brake horse-power' and substituting
'output power in kilowatts';

(7)in regulation 22(3) by repealing 'ten acres' and substituting
'4 hectares';

(8)in regulation 26 by repealing 'eight hundred grains per gallon'
and substituting '10 grams per litre';

(9) in regulation 30(4A)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) by repealing 'ton' and substituting
'tonne' ;

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) by repealing 'ton' and substituting
'tonne' ;

(10) in regulation 33(1)(d) by repealing '1:2,500' and substituting
'1:2,000';

(11) in regulation 34(1)(b)--

(a)in sub-sub-paragraph (vii) by repealing 'horse-power' and
substituting 'kilowatts';

(b) in sub-sub-paragraph (viii)--
(i) by repealing 'TeeC and substituting 'metres'
(ii) by repealing 'cubic yards' and substituting 'cubic
metres';

(c)in sub-sub-paragraph (ix) by repealing 'footage' and
substituting Iength in metres';





(12) in regulation 34(2)--

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) by repealing 'TboC and substituting
'metre';

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) by repealing 'foot' and substituting
'metre';

(c)in sub-paragraph (c) by repealing 'foot' and substituting
'metre';

(d)in sub-paragraph (d) by repealing 'cubic yard' and
substituting 'cubic metre';

(e)in sub-paragraph (e) by repealing 'ton' and substituting
'tonne' ;

in sub-paragraph (f)-
(i) by repealing 'cubic yard' and substituting 'cubic
metre';
(ii) by repealing 'ton' and substituting 'tonne';

(13) in the Second Schedule-

(a) in paragraph (1)-
(i) by repealing 'acre' and substituting 'hectare';
(ii) by repealing '$5.00 and substituting '$12.50';

(b) in paragraph (2)-
(i) by repealing 'acre' and substituting 'hectare';
(ii) by repealing '$5.00' and substituting '$12.50';

(14) in the Third Schedule-

(a) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by repealing 'acre' and substituting 'hectare,,
(ii) by repealing '$100.00' and substituting '$250.00';

(b) in paragraph (2)-
(i) by repealing 'acre' and substituting 'hectare,,
(ii) by repealing '$5.00' and substituting '$12.50';

(c) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by repealing 'acre' and substituting 'hectare';
(ii) by repealing '$50.00' and substituting '$125.00';

(d) in paragraph (7)--
(i) by repealing 'acre' and substituting 'hctare';
(ii) by repealing '$5.00' and substituting '$12.50'.

3. The Mines (Safety) Regulations are amended in the Third
Schedule-

(a) in item 1 by repealing '305' and substituting '580'





(b) in item 2 by repealing '245' and substituting '505';
(c) in item 3 by repealing '55' and substituting '80' ;
(d) in item 4 by repealing '240' and substituting '540';
(e) in item 5 by repealing '55' and substituting '80'.
3 of 1969 s. 2 L.N. 18 of 1983 L.N. 262 of 1989 L.N. 76 of 1982 L.N. 94 of 1986 L.N. 87 of 1986 L.N. 87 of 1986 L.N. 46 of 1982 L.N. 94 of 1986 L.N. 87 of 1986 41 of 1980 s. 50 Discharges and deposits under Water Pollution Control Ordinance (Cap. 358) 57 of 1967 Schedule 8 of 1966 s. 2 87 of 1988 s. 58 L.N. 87 of 1986 L.N. 377 of 1987 L.N. 322 of 1989

3 of 1969 s. 2 L.N. 18 of 1983 L.N. 262 of 1989 L.N. 76 of 1982 L.N. 94 of 1986 L.N. 87 of 1986 L.N. 87 of 1986 L.N. 46 of 1982 L.N. 94 of 1986 L.N. 87 of 1986 41 of 1980 s. 50 Discharges and deposits under Water Pollution Control Ordinance (Cap. 358) 57 of 1967 Schedule 8 of 1966 s. 2 87 of 1988 s. 58 L.N. 87 of 1986 L.N. 377 of 1987 L.N. 322 of 1989

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HOUSING ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 283

HOUSING

The Housing (Traffic) By-laws are amended in by-laws 3, 4 and
5(3) by repealing 'Engineering Development' wherever it occurs
and substituting 'Highways'.
L.N. 127 of 1986

L.N. 127 of 1986

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EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 282

EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION

1. The Employees' Compensation Ordinance is amended-

(1) in section 16A-

(a) by repealing subsection (1) and substituting-

(1) Where-

(a)a claim for compensation arises in respect of
an accident causing injury to an employee
that results in temporary incapacity,
whether total or partial; or

(b)a claim for compensation arises in respect of
an accident causing injury to an employee
and the percentage of loss of earning
capacity as assessed under section 16D(5),
ME(8) or (9), 16G(2) or 16GA(I) is not
more than 5%,

the Commissioner may assess the compensation
payable under sections 9 and 10. (Replaced 59 of
1988s.4)

(IA) Compensation shall not be assessed by the
Commissioner under subsection (1) unless claim for
compensation arises within 24 months after the
happening of the accident.(Added 59 of 1988 s. 4)

(b) by repealing subsection (4) and substituting-

(4) On receipt of an objection under subsection
(3) the Commissioner shall-

(a)if the objection relates to the assessment of
the percentage of loss of earning capacity
made by an Ordinary Assessment Board
under section 1613(5) or by a Special
Assessment Board under section 16E(8) or
(9), forward a copy of the objection to the
Ordinary Assessment Board or the Special
Assessment Board, as the case may be, for a
review under section 16G(2); and

(b)after taking into account the objection
and, subject to subsection (4A), any review
referred to in paragraph (a) of this
subsection, confirm or vary the assessment
of compensation under subsection (1).
(Replaced 59 of 1988 s. 4)





(4A) Where the Ordinary Assessment Board or
the Special Assessment Board, as the case may be, on
a review of its assessment under section 16G(2) or
16GA(1), varies the percentage of loss of earning
capacity to more than 5%, the Commissioner's
assessment of compensation under subsection (1)
ceases to have effect.(Added 59 of 1988 s. 4)

(2) in section 16G-

(a) by repealing subsection (1) and substituting-

(1) An objection to an assessment by an
Ordinary Assessmet Board under section 16D(5) or
by a Special Assessment Board under section 16E(8)
or (9) may be made by the employer or the employee
in writing to the Commissioner within 14 days after
the date of issue to him of the relevant certificate
under section 16F, or within a further time that the
Commissioner, in the circumstances of any particular
case, thinks fit, stating the ground of the objection,
and a copy of the objection shall be sent by the
objector-

(a)where the objector is the employer, to the
employee; and

(b)where the objector is the employee, to the
employer. (Replaced 59 of 1988 s. 5)

(1A) On receipt by the Commissioner of an
objection under subsection (1)-

(a)the Commissioner shall forward a copy of
the objection to the Ordinary Assessment
Board or the Special Assessment Board, as
the case may be; and

(b)all issued certificates and proceedings in
progress under or pursuant to section 16A
are void. (Added 59 of 1988 s. 5)

(b)in subsection (2), by repealing 'an objection under
subsection (1)' and substituting 'a copy of the objection
forwarded under subsection (1A) or under section
16A(4)(a)';

(3)in section 17(1), by repealing 'to which section 16D(4) applies'
and substituting 'where the percentage of loss of earning
capacity assessed under section 16D(5), 16E(8) or (9) , 16G(2)
or 16GA(I) is more than 5%;

(4) in section 36A, in the definition of 'Director', by repealing
'Medical and Health Services' and substituting 'Health'.





2. The Employees' Compensation (Rules of Court) Rules are
amended in rule 24 by-

(a) being renumbered as paragraph (1) thereof;

(b) repealing 'in writing';

(c) adding the following-

(2) A person requesting such an order shall
lodge with the registrar of the court a notice of the
request in writing and shall forthwith serve a copy of
the notice upon the parties or the other party to the
proceedings, as the case may be. (L.N. 229 of 1986)

(3) Unless the court gives leave to the contrary,
the copy of the notice required by paragraph (2) shall
be served at least 2 clear days before the date named
in the notice for hearing the request. (L.N. 229 of
1986)

(4) Where the court refuses to make the order
requested it may order the person making the request
to pay the costs incurred by his request. (L.N. 229
of 1986)
59 of 1988 s. 5 59 of 1988 s. 6 L.N. 76 of 1989 L.N. 229 of 1986

59 of 1988 s. 5 59 of 1988 s. 6 L.N. 76 of 1989 L.N. 229 of 1986

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MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CRAPTER 281

MERCHANT SHIPPING

1. The Merchant Shipping Ordinance is amended in section 2-

(a)in the definition of 'Port Health Officer' by repealing
'Medical and Health Services' and substituting 'Health';

(b)in the definition of 'seaman' by repealing 'excpet' and
substituting 'except'.

2. The Merchant Shipping (Certification of Officers) Regulations
are amended-

(1) in regulation 2-

(a)in paragraph (1) by adding after the definition of
'registered power'--
'service endorsement' means a service endorsement
endorsed on a certificate of competency by the
Director under regulation 13(4);

(b)in paragraph (2) by repealing provisos (ii), (iii) and (iv) to
sub-paragraph (b) and substituting-
(ii) in the case of a ship mentioned in items 4, 5
and 7 of the table in regulation 13(1), a holder of a
Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer)
Class 4 may man a station as Third Engineer;
(iii) in the case of a ship mentioned in item 6 of the
table in regulation 13(1), a holder of a Certificate of
Competency (Deck Officer) Class 4 may man a station
as Second Mate;
(iv) in the case of a ship mentioned in items 5 and
7(b) of the table in regulation 13(1)--
(A)a holder of a Certificate of Competency
(Marine Engineer Officer) Class 2 with a
service endorsement may man a station as
Chief Engineer; and
(B)a holder of a Certificate of Competency
(Marine Engineer Officer) Class 3 may man
a station as Second Engineer; and

(2) in regulation 9(2)(a) by adding 'local' before 'certificate';

(3) in regulation 10(3)(a) by adding 'local' before 'certificate';

(4) in regulation 13 by repealing paragraph (4) and substituting---

(4) The Director may, if he is satisfied that the
holder of a Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer





Officer) Class 2 is competent to be carried as Chief
Engineer in a ship of the description specified in items 5
and 7(b) in the table in paragraph (1), endorse the
certificate to that effect with the service endorsement
'Chief Engineer'.

3. The Merchant Shipping (Court of Survey) Regulations are
amended in Form 1 of the Schedule by repealing paragraph (3).

4. The Merchant Shipping (Launches and Ferry Vessels)
Regulations are amended-

(1) in regulation 3-

(a) by adding after the definition of 'fee'-

'ferry vessel' means any steam or motor vessel which
plies regularly for the conveyance of persons
and things between 2 or more points within the
waters of the Colony;

'launch' means any mechanically propelled vessel of
European type not exceeding 300 tons which is
designed or used for-

(a) the conveyance of persons or things;

(b) towing or pushing; or

(c) any other purpose,

and does not carry passengers beyond the waters
of Hong Kong;

(b) in the definition of 'owner' by repealing 'and agent';

(c) by adding after the definition of 'owner'-

'passenger' means any person carried in a vessel
other than-

(a)a person employed or engaged in any
capacity on board the vessel on the business
of the vessel; and

(b) a child under the age of one year;

(2) by repealing regulation 39.

5. The Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances) Regulations
are amended in the Fifth Schedule by repealing 'easternmost point
of Tsing Yi Rock, thence a straight line drawn true north from the
easternmost point of Tsing Yi Rock to Tsing W' and substituting
'south-easternmost point of Tsing Yi'.

6. The Merchant Shipping (Marine Courts) Regulations are
amended-





(1) by repealing regulation 5;

(2)in the Schedule by repealing 'the report' from paragraph 3 of
Form 1.

7. The Merchant Shipping (Miscellaneous Craft) Regulations are
amended-

(1)in regulation 46(2) by repealing 'Medical and Health Services'
and substituting 'Health';

(2)in regulation 47K(I) by repealing 'Public Health and Urban
Services Ordinance' and substituting 'Public Health and
Municipal Services Ordinance';

(3)in the Fifteenth Schedule by repealing 'Public Health and
Urban Services Ordinance' and substituting 'Public Health
and Municipal Services Ordinance'.

8. The Merchant Shipping (Certificates of Competency as A.B.)
Rules came into operation on 10 January 1986.

9. The Merchant Shipping (Certificates of Competency as A.B.)
Rules are amended in the Second Schedule by adding at the end-

Hong Kong Seamen's Training Centre of the Vocational Nil
Training Council
L.N. 76 of 1989 L.N. 387 of 1987 L.N. 175 of 1983 L.N. 175 of 1983 36 of 1986 s. 8. 36 of 1986 s. 8. L.N. 175 of 1983 52 of 1977 s. 3. 76 of 1978 s. 81 76 of 1978 s. 81 L.N. 272 of 1989 76 of 1978 s. 81 L.N. 272 of 1989 L.N. 26 of 1970 L.N. 157 of 1982 L.N. 144 of 1971 L.N. 76 of 1989 10 of 1986 s. 32(1) 10 of 1986 s. 32(1) L.N. 4 of 1986 L.N. 311 of 1986

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TRAINING CENTRES ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 280

TRAINING CENTRES

1. The Training Centres Ordinance is amended in section 10 by
repealing 'be' and substituting 'by' where it first appears.

2. The Training Centres Regulations are amended-

(1) in regulation 10 by repealing 'in Council';

(2) in regulation 18(1) by repealing '48 hours' and substituting
'5 days

(3) in regulation 20-

(a) in paragraph (2), by repealing subparagraph (e);

(b) by repealing paragraph (6).
L.N. 378 of 1989 L.N. 115 of 1975 L.N. 63 of 1989 L.N. 167 of 1983

L.N. 378 of 1989 L.N. 115 of 1975 L.N. 63 of 1989 L.N. 167 of 1983

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EDUCATION ORDINANCE - minor amendment

CHAPTER 279

EDUCATION

1. The Education Ordinance is amended-

(1) in section 2-
(a) in paragraph (h) by repealing 'or';
(b)in paragraph (i) by repealing the full stop and substituting
11 ; or' ;
(c) by adding after paragraph (i)---
(j)The Hong Kong University of Science and
Technology established by The Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology Ordinance
(Cap.1141); (Added 47 of 1987 s. 25)
(k)The Open Learning Institute of Hong Kong
established by The Open Learning Institute of
Hong Kong Ordinance(Cap. 1145). (Added 22
of 1989 s. 20)

(2) in section 12-
(a) in subsection (3)--
(i) by repealing 'Director of Building Development'
and substituting 'Director of Buildings and Lands';
(ii) by repealing 'Building Development Department'
and substituting 'Buildings and Lands Department-;
(b) in subsection (5)(c)-
(i) by repealing 'Director of Building Development'
and substituting 'Director of Buildings and Lands';
(ii) by repealing 'Building Development Department'
and substituting 'Buildings and Lands Department';

(3) in section 54 by adding after 'person'-
or, in the case of a school providing nursery or
kindergarten education, appropriately qualified

(4) by adding after section 56(a)-
(aa) in the case of a school providing nursery or
kindergarten education, is not appropriately quali-
fied to be the principal; (Added 61 of 1982 s. 6.
Amended 38 of 1983 s. 4)

2. The Grant Schools Provident Fund Rules are amended---

(1)in rule 4(4) by repealing 'the Colony' and substituting 'Hong
Kong';





(2) in rule 6(2) by repealing 'of the Colony' wherever it occurs;

(3) by adding after rule 9(5)-

(6) Where, in respect of any month for which a
Government donation has been payable, a contributor is
subsequently and after the commencement of the Grant
Schools Provident Fund (Amendment) Rules 1985 (L.N.
87 of 1985) awarded an increase of basic salary, or of any
allowance approved by the Director for the purposes
of this rule, or granted such an allowance a further
Government donation shall be payable to the fund so as to
increase the donation for that month to the amount which
would have been payable if the award had been taken into
account when a donation first became payable. (L.N. 87
of 1985)

(4) by repealing rule 10 and substituting-

10. All sums considered by the board to be surplus to
the normal cash requirements of the fund may at the
direction of the board be invested or deposited by-

(a) the treasurer; or

(b)any investment manager appointed by the board
with the approval of the Financial Secretary,

in such manner as the Financial Secretary may from time
to time approve for that purpose, and the dividends or
interest accruing from such investments or deposits shall
be credited to the fund.
(L.N. 10 of 1987)

(5)in rule 14(1) by repealing 'the Colony' and substituting 'Hong
Kong' ;

(6)in rule 15(3) by repealing 'Chief Secretary for the information
of the Governor' and substituting 'Secretary for Education
and Manpower'.

3. The Subsidized Schools Provident Fund Rules are amended-

(1) in rule 5(5)-

(a) by repealing 'of the Colony' wherever it occurs;

(b)in the proviso, by repealing 'Provident' and substituting
'Provided';

(2) in rule 9 by adding after paragraph (5)-

(6) Where, in respect of any month for which a
Government donation has been payable, a contributor is





subsequently and after the commencement of the
Subsidized Schools Provident Fund (Amendment) Rules
1985 (L.N. 88 of 1985) awarded an increase of basic
salary, or of any allowance approved by the Director for
the purposes of this rule, or granted such an allowance a
further Government donation shall be payable to the fund
so as to increase the donation for that month to the
amount which would have been payable if the award had
been taken into account when a donation first became
payable. (L.N. 88 of 1985)

(3) by repealing rule 10 and substituting-

10. All sums considered by the Board to be surplus
to the normal cash requirements of the Fund may at the
direction of the Board be invested or deposited by-

(a) the treasurer; or

(b)any investment manager appointed by the Board
with the approval of the Financial Secretary,

in such manner as the Financial Secretary may from time
to time approve for that purpose, and the dividends or
interest accruing from such investments or deposits shall
be credited to the Fund.
(L.N. 11 of 1987)

(4)in rule 14(1) by repealing 'the Colony' and substituting 'Hong
Kong' ;

(5)in rule 16(3) by repealing 'Chief Secretary for the information
of the Governor' and substituting 'Secretary for Education
and Manpower'.
47 of 1987 s. 25 22 of 1989 s. 20 L.N. 94 of 1986 61 of 1982 s. 5. 38 of 1983 s. 3. L.N. 10 of 1987 L.N. 10 of 1987 Investments L.N. 10 of 1987 L.N. 10 of 1987 L.N. 11 of 1987 L.N. 283 of 1986 L.N. 88 of 1985 Investments L.N. 11 of 1987 L.N. 11 of 1987

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