3
6.
The Bill also permits the Director of Civil
Aviation or any officer authorised in writing by him to
enter premises for the purposes of inspecting and
searching premises, and seizing dangerous goods, and to
detain vessels, vehicles or aircraft for purposes of
search.
7.
Lastly, the Bill provides for the liability of
company directors and management where any offence under
the Ordinance is committed by a company; and clause 6
empowers a Magistrate to order the forfeiture of any
dangerous goods in respect of which an offence has been
committed whether or not any person has been charged with
the offence.
8.
Sir, if the Bill is enacted, it is proposed
that it be brought into operation on 1 August 1985
together with Regulations to be made under its provisions
by the Governor in Council.
9.
The proposals reflected in the Bill have been
drawn up in consultation with, and are supported by the
Dangerous Goods Standing Committee and the Hong Kong
Shippers' Council.
10.
adjourned.
Sir, I move that the debate on this motion be