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Mode of applying for licence.
Method of ascertaining suitability of site for the purpose of offensive trade.
Time limit for objections.
Issue of licence.
Offence to deviate from plan.
Requirements to be fulfilled before a licence is granted.
New Territories.
6. (1) Every person who is desirous of establishing or continuing any offensive trade within the New Territories shall-
(a) in the first instance apply in writing to the District Commissioner for permission to use the site selected for the purpose of such trade; and
(b) at the same time submit an accurate plan to the satisfaction of the District Commissioner of the site intended to be used and of all buildings, structures and outhouses thereon, and of the drainage thereof.
(2) Upon receipt of such application the District Commissioner shall take such steps as he thinks fit to ascertain whether any person living in the neighbourhood of such intended site has any objection to the use of the intended site for the purpose of such trade.
(3) The District Commissioner shall specify the time limit within which objections shall be made to him. On the expiry of such time limit no further objections shall be entertained.
(4) The District Commissioner may in his absolute discretion, on being satisfied as to the suitability of the intended site and that the objections received by him are without substance, issue the required licence.
(5) No person shall at any time deviate from the plan submitted under paragraph (b) of sub-rule (1) without the written consent of the District Commissioner.
7. (1) Licences shall only be issued in respect of premises that are substantially built, and adequately lighted, ventilated, and drained to the satisfaction of the District Commissioner. The ground surfaces of such premises shall be paved with good cement concrete laid down at least six inches thick and the surface thereof shall be rendered smooth and impervious with asphalt, cement, or other material approved by the District Commissioner. The interior surfaces of all walls, which must be substantially built of brick or stone, as well as the surfaces of any brick or stone supports of pans and other utensils, shall be rendered smooth and impervious to the height of at least seven feet with asphalt, cement or other material approved by the District Commissioner.
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