1987 Ed.]
Trade Descriptions
Section
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CHAPTER 362
TRADE DESCRIPTIONS ORDINANCE
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I
PRELIMINARY
Short title
Interpretation
1.
2.
3.
4.
Marking orders
5.
Special provisions applicable to goldware
Information to be given in advertisements...
PART II
FALSE TRADE DESCRIPTIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS AND FORGED TRADE MARKS
6.
Applying a trade description, trade mark or mark to goods
7.
Offences in respect of trade descriptions
8.
Trade descriptions used in advertisements
9.
Offences in respect of trade marks
10.
False representations as to Royal approval or award, etc.
11.
12.
13.
False representations as to supply of goods
Prohibited import and export of certain goods...
Power to exempt goods sold for export
PART III
ENFORCEMENT
14.
Appointment of authorized officers
15.
Power to enter premises and inspect and seize goods and documents
Restrictions on the entry and search of domestic premises
16.
16A.
Power to detain goods by locking or sealing premises or container
Powers of arrest of authorized officers
16B.
16C.
Disclosure of information, etc.
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17.
Offences of obstruction and disclosure of information
14
18.
Penalties ...
16
19.-
Time limit for prosecutions
16
20.
Offences by corporations
16
21.
Offences due to fault of other person
16
22.
Accessory to offences committed outside Hong Kong
16
23.
Samples
17
24.
Evidence by certificate
17
24A.
25.
Rule of evidence regarding imported goods with false trade description
Description of trade mark in pleading
17
17
26.
Defence mistake, accident, etc.
17
27. Innocent publication of advertisements
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