1982 Ed.]
Ferry Services
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together with all extensions thereof shall not in any case exceed in the aggregate a period of 10 years.
30 A licensee shall not transfer his licence without the approval of the Commissioner.
31. (1) A licensee shall, at all times during the licence period, maintain to the satisfaction of the Commissioner a proper and efficient ferry service.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the licensee shall not be treated for any of the purposes of this Ordinance as maintaining a proper and efficient ferry service unless he maintains the service and operates the same in accordance with the licence, this Ordinance and any direction, specification or requirement under the licence or this Ordinance.
32. (1) Whenever a licensee suspends or alters a licensed service so that it is suspended or altered for—
(a) more than 48 hours in the case of a daily or more frequent service; or
(b) two or more successive occasions occurring during a period of not less than 5 days in any other case,
the licensee shall give notice in writing to the Commissioner as soon as practicable after the licensee becomes aware that the suspension or alteration is likely so to continue or occur for such a period.
(2) The Commissioner may require a licensee to supply, within a reasonable time, such information as the Commissioner thinks fit relating to the cause of any suspension or alteration referred to in subsection (1) and the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the licensee in relation thereto.
(3) Whenever a licensee suspends or alters a licensed service and is not required to give notice to the Commissioner under subsection (1), the Commissioner may require a licensee to supply, within a reasonable time, such information as the Commissioner thinks fit relating to the suspension or alteration.
(4) As regards any suspension of or alteration to any licensed service, the Commissioner may—
(a) authorize the suspension or alteration of such service on such terms and conditions as he sees fit; or
(b) direct the licensee to resume any service so altered or suspended.
(5) Where a licensee suspends or alters a licensed service by reason of circumstances beyond his control, such suspension or alteration shall not be taken as a breach of his licence if he complies with all the requirements of this section and all the requirements and directions of the Commissioner in relation to the suspension or alteration.
Restriction on transfer of licence.
Licensee to maintain proper service.
Suspension or alteration of licensed service.