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Security services licence requirement to take effect
The Security and Guarding Services Ordinance, which requires companies and individuals engaged in security work to hold licences and permits, will take effect tomorrow (Saturday), a spokesman for the Security and Guarding Services Industry Authority (SGSIA) said today (Friday).
As at 5 pm today, the Police Licensing Office have received 22,652 applications for security personnel permits. Some 5,568 permits were issued and 43 applications were rejected.
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The Police will continue to accept applications for this type of permit after June
As for watchman's permits which will no longer be issued from June 1, over 12,950 applications have been received since January and 12,088 permits have been issued.
In respect of the security company licence, 463 of the estimated 500 companies providing security service in Hong Kong have tendered their applications for a licence. Some 142 applications have been approved.
The Chairman of SGSIA, Mrs Miriam Lau, said she was pleased with the number of applications received.
"Although the ordinance will come into full operation tomorrow, we are aware that at the initial effective stage of the ordinance, members of the public will need time to fully understand the contents of the ordinance and adjust to its requirements.
"Therefore, the Police will adopt an understanding attitude during the first three months of enforcement, especially for those whose applications are being processed.
"Prosecution will not be taken against individuals and companies which have tendered their applications." she said.
"The general approach is to educate and advise, to be followed by warning action during these three months."
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