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CAP. 217] Weapons [1984 Ed.
Presumption that notice not given. Delegation by Commissioner. Amendment of Schedule. Saving. (Cap. 228.) (Cap. 345.) Transitional provisions. (Cap. 238.)
PART IV MISCELLANEOUS
15. In any proceedings for an offence under section 10(1)(a), (b) or (c) or section 10(2) it shall be presumed until the contrary is proved that the Commissioner was not given the notice required in relation to the martial arts weapon in respect of which the offence has been charged.
16. For the purposes of this Ordinance the Commissioner may in writing authorize any public officer by name, office or appointment to exercise and perform the powers, functions and duties conferred and imposed upon the Commissioner by this Ordinance.
17. The Legislative Council may by resolution amend the Schedule.
18. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be deemed to affect any provision relating to any offensive weapon under the Summary Offences Ordinance or the Public Order Ordinance.
19. [Has had effect.]
20. Where in respect of a martial arts weapon, a martial arts association or member held a licence or exemption which-
(a) had been issued under section 3(1) or (5) of the repealed Ordinance; and
(b) was in force immediately before the commencement of the Firearms and Ammunition Ordinance,
notice in relation to the weapon shall be deemed to have been given to the Commissioner under section 5(1) on the commencement of this Ordinance.
SCHEDULE [ss. 2 & 17.] PROHIBITED WEAPON
Chinese-style throwing dart Flick-knife Gravity knife Gravity-operated steel baton. Knuckleduster Chinese-style fighting iron Spring-loaded steel baton