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On the livestock licence, he pointed out that it would be valid for a period of three years, renewable upon expiry.
A fee is chargeable to each licence, ranging from $750 to $4,500, depending on the size of the farm and the number of livestock being kept.
Application forms for the licence are now obtainable in person or by post from the following offices: AFD Farm Licensing Unit, Castle Peak Poultry Breeding Centre, Kei Lun Wai, Tuen Mun; Ta Kwu Ling Pig Breeding Centre; AFD's Agricultural Offices in Yuen Long and Tai Po; and the AFD headquarters on 12th floor of Canton Road Government Offices.
Completed forms, together with two copies of the plan for the livestock farm, should be sent to any one of the above addresses in person, or by registered post to the Farm Licensing Unit.
Applications should also give detailed information on the plan of the farm and waste treatment system to be used. Other relevant documents for the applicant and his farm should also be attached.
On livestock waste treatment system, Dr Liu said farmers could choose or make reference from the guide published by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).
A pamphlet outlining the licensing procedures is also available for collection at local AFD and EPD offices as well as at district offices.
Large scale maps, from which a farmer can identify the location of his farm, are available for public inspection at the Land Registry and EPD's local control offices in Tai Po, Tsuen Wan, Kwun Tong and Wan Chai.
Under the Public Health (Animals and Birds) (Licensing of Livestock Keeping) Regulation, any person operating a livestock farm without a licence would be liable to a $50,000 fine for the first offence plus a daily fine of $1,000 during the offence period. The fine for subsequent conviction is $100,000.
Further enquiries on licensing can be directed to AFD's Farm Licensing Unit 2462 7422 or 2462 7443.
End/Friday, June 30, 1995
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