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of it, the operation of this Part or, as the case may be, of that provision shall be discontinued until such time as a further order is made under subsection (1)(a) in relation to it.
(3) Section 23 of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 1) shall have the same effect in relation to the discontinuance of the operation of any provision by virtue of an order under subsection (1)(b) as it would have if such provision had been repealed.
17B. Interpretation
(1) Subject to subsection (2), in this Part-
"proof of identity" in relation to any person means-
(a) his valid identity card; (Amended 31 of 1987 s. 14)
(b) a document issued by the Commissioner of Registration
acknowledging that that person has applied-
(i) to be registered under the Registration of Persons Ordinance
(Cap. 177); or
(ii) for a new identity card under regulation 13 or 14 of the Registration of Persons Regulations (Cap. 177 sub. leg.);
(c) a valid travel document held by him;
(d) (Repealed L.N. 87 of 1983)
(e) documentary proof of identity officially issued to him for the purpose of his service in Her Majesty's regular naval, military or air forces; or
(f) a Vietnamese refugee card issued to him. (Amended 35 of 1981 s. 4)
(2) The Legislative Council may by resolution amend subsection (1) by deleting from or adding to the list of documents which may be used as proof of identity under this Part. (Added 35 of 1981 s. 4)
17C. Carrying and production of proof of identity
(1) Every person who-
(a) has attained the age of 15 years; and
(b)
(i) is the holder of an identity card or is required to apply to
be registered under the Registration of Persons Ordinance (Cap. 177); or
(ii) is the holder of a Vietnamese refugee card,
shall have with him at all times proof of his identity.
(2) A person who is required by subsection (1) to have with him proof of his identity shall on demand produce it for inspection by-
(a) any police officer;
(b) any immigration officer or immigration assistant; or
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