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and it is immaterial whether the identity

card or other document is in such custody,

possession or place for the use of the

accused person or that of another person.".

2.

Explanatory Memorandum

This Bill has two objects.

By clause 3 it provides a sanction for non-

compliance with section 5 of the principal Ordinance

(duty to use registered name and to submit number of

identity card).

3.

By clause 4 the Bill makes it an offence,

punishable on indictment with a maximum of 7 years

imprisonment and a fine of $50,000, and on summary conviction with a maximum of 2 years imprisonment and

a fine of $20,000, to possess forgeries of identity

cards or other documents issued under the principal

Ordinance.

By new section 7A(2) "possession" will be

given a meaning which is adapted from section 80 of the

Crimes Ordinance.

4.

The Bill has no financial or staffing implications.

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