CAP. 171]
Fisheries Protection
[1987 Ed.
Originally 39 of 1962.
L.N. 220/87. 68 of 1987.
CHAPTER 171
FISHERIES PROTECTION
To promote the conservation of fish and other forms of aquatic life within the waters of Hong Kong and to regulate fishing practices and to prevent activities detrimental to the fishing industry. (Amended, 68 of 1987, s. 2)
[12 October 1962.]
Short title.
Interpretation.
Schedule.
Appointment of officers.
Authorized officers.
Regulations.
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Fisheries Protection Ordinance.
2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires--
"authorized officer" means any officer appointed under section 3A; (Added, 68 of 1987, s. 3)
"Director" means the Director of Agriculture and Fisheries;
"fish" includes all forms of aquatic life and turtles;
"fisheries inspector" means an officer appointed under section 3; "fishing" includes the capture of fish;
"toxic substance" means a substance specified in the Schedule;
"vessel" means any vessel used for fishing, and any junk, sampan, native craft or boat.
3. (1) The Governor may appoint in writing by name or office any public officer to be a fisheries inspector.
(2) An appointment made under this section may be made to give effect to the purposes of this Ordinance generally or may be limited to such purposes as may be specified in the appointment.
3A. (1) The Director may appoint in writing any officer of the Agriculture and Fisheries Department to be an authorized officer for the purposes of such provision of this Ordinance as the Director specifies.
(2) An authorized officer when exercising a power under this Ordinance shall produce his written appointment under subsection (1) for inspection by any person who reasonably requires to see it. (Added, 68 of 1987, s. 4)
4. (1) The Governor in Council may by regulation provide for-
(a) the prohibition or restriction of the use of explosives for the purpose of fishing;
(b) the prohibition or restriction of the use of toxic substances for the purpose of fishing;