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HK Historical Laws 香港歷史法例 All AI Reviewed

1984 Ed.]

Crimes

[CAP. 200

79. (1) On conviction of an offence punishable under section 72, 76(3) or 76A, the court or magistrate, instead of or in addition to any other punishment which may be lawfully imposed, may fine the offender. (Amended, 67 of 1981, s. 4)

(2) On conviction of any other offence punishable under this Part, the court or magistrate, in addition to imposing a sentence of imprisonment, may require the offender to enter into his own recognizances, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace and being of good behaviour.

(3) On conviction of an offence punishable under section 72, 76(3) or 76A, the court or magistrate, instead of or in addition to any other punishment which may be lawfully be imposed for the offence, may require the offender to enter into his own recognizances, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace and being of good behaviour. (Amended, 67 of 1981, s. 4)

(4) No person shall be imprisoned under this section for more than 1 year for not finding sureties.

(11 of 1922, s. 13, incorporated)

80. Where the having any document, seal or die or other thing in the custody or possession of any person is in this Part expressed to be an offence, a person shall be deemed to have a document, seal or die or other thing in his custody or possession if he----

(a) has it in his personal custody or possession; or

(b) knowingly and wilfully has it in the actual custody or possession of any other person, or in any building, lodging, apartment, field or other place, whether open or enclosed, and whether occupied by himself or not.

It is immaterial whether the document, matter or thing is had in such custody, possession or place for the use of such person or for the use or benefit of another person.

(11 of 1922, s. 14, incorporated. Amended, 67 of 1981, s. 5)

81. (1) If it is made to appear by information on oath before a magistrate that there is reasonable cause to believe that any person has in his custody or possession without lawful authority or excuse-

(a) any bank note; or (Amended, 11 of 1924, s. 7 and 33 of 1939, Supp. Schedule, G.N. 840/40)

(b) any implement for making paper or imitation of the paper used for bank notes; or (Amended, 11 of 1924, s. 7 and 33 of 1939, Supp. Schedule, G.N. 840:40)

(c) any material having thereon any words, forms, devices or characters capable of producing or intended to produce the impression of a bank note; or (Amended, 11 of 1924, s. 7 and 33 of 1939, Supp. Schedule, G.N. 840;40)

Punishments.

1913 c. 27. s. 12.

Criminal possession.

1913 c. 27, s. 15.

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Search warrants.

1913 c. 27. s. 16.

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1984 Ed.] Crimes [CAP. 200 79. (1) On conviction of an offence punishable under section 72, 76(3) or 76A, the court or magistrate, instead of or in addition to any other punishment which may be lawfully imposed, may fine the offender. (Amended, 67 of 1981, s. 4) (2) On conviction of any other offence punishable under this Part, the court or magistrate, in addition to imposing a sentence of imprisonment, may require the offender to enter into his own recognizances, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace and being of good behaviour. (3) On conviction of an offence punishable under section 72, 76(3) or 76A, the court or magistrate, instead of or in addition to any other punishment which may be lawfully be imposed for the offence, may require the offender to enter into his own recognizances, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace and being of good behaviour. (Amended, 67 of 1981, s. 4) (4) No person shall be imprisoned under this section for more than 1 year for not finding sureties. (11 of 1922, s. 13, incorporated) 80. Where the having any document, seal or die or other thing in the custody or possession of any person is in this Part expressed to be an offence, a person shall be deemed to have a document, seal or die or other thing in his custody or possession if he---- (a) has it in his personal custody or possession; or (b) knowingly and wilfully has it in the actual custody or possession of any other person, or in any building, lodging, apartment, field or other place, whether open or enclosed, and whether occupied by himself or not. It is immaterial whether the document, matter or thing is had in such custody, possession or place for the use of such person or for the use or benefit of another person. (11 of 1922, s. 14, incorporated. Amended, 67 of 1981, s. 5) 81. (1) If it is made to appear by information on oath before a magistrate that there is reasonable cause to believe that any person has in his custody or possession without lawful authority or excuse- (a) any bank note; or (Amended, 11 of 1924, s. 7 and 33 of 1939, Supp. Schedule, G.N. 840/40) (b) any implement for making paper or imitation of the paper used for bank notes; or (Amended, 11 of 1924, s. 7 and 33 of 1939, Supp. Schedule, G.N. 840:40) (c) any material having thereon any words, forms, devices or characters capable of producing or intended to produce the impression of a bank note; or (Amended, 11 of 1924, s. 7 and 33 of 1939, Supp. Schedule, G.N. 840;40) Punishments. 1913 c. 27. s. 12. Criminal possession. 1913 c. 27, s. 15. 39 Search warrants. 1913 c. 27. s. 16. Page 40 Page 41
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1984 Ed.] Crimes [CAP. 200 79. (1) On conviction of an offence punishable under section 72, 76(3) or 76A, the court or magistrate. instead of or in addition to any other punishment which may be lawfully imposed, may fine the offender. (Amended, 67 of 1981, s. 4) (2) On conviction of any other offence punishable under this Part, the court or magistrate, in addition to imposing a sentence of imprisonment, may require the offender to enter into his own recognizances, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace and being of good behaviour. (3) On conviction of an offence punishable under section 72, 76(3) or 76A, the court or magistrate, instead of or in addition to any other punishment which may lawfully be imposed for the offence, may require the offender to enter into his own recogni- zances, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace and being of good behaviour. (Amended, 67 of 1981, s. 4) (4) No person shall be imprisoned under this section for more than 1 year for not finding sureties. (11 of 1922, s. 13, incorporated) 80. Where the having any document, seal or die or other thing in the custody or possession of any person is in this Part expressed to be an offence, a person shall be deemed to have a document, seal or die or other thing in his custody or possession if he---- (a) has it in his personal custody or possession; or (b) knowingly and wilfully has it in the actual custody or possession of any other person, or in any building, lodging, apartment, field or other place, whether open or enclosed. and whether occupied by himself or not. It is immaterial whether the document, matter or thing is had in such custody, possession or place for the use of such person or for the use or benefit of another person. (11 of 1922, s. 14, incorporated. Amended, 67 of 1981, s. 5) 81. (1) If it is made to appear by information on oath before a magistrate that there is reasonable cause to believe that any person has in his custody or possession without lawful authority or excuse- (a) any bank note; or (Amended, 11 of 1924, s. 7 and 33 of 1939, Supp. Schedule, G.N. 840/40) (b) any implement for making paper or imitation of the paper used for bank notes; or (Amended, 11 of 1924, s. 7 and 33 of 1939, Supp. Schedule, G.N, 840:40) (c) any material having thereon any words, forms, devices or characters capable of producing or intended to produce the impression of a bank note; or (Amended, 11 of 1924, s. 7 and 33 of 1939, Supp. Schedule, G.N. 840;40) Punishments. 1913 c. 27. s. 12. Criminal possession. 1913 c. 27, s. 15. 39 Search warrants. 1913 c. 27. s. 16. Page 40Page 41
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1984 Ed.]

Crimes

[CAP. 200

79. (1) On conviction of an offence punishable under section 72, 76(3) or 76A, the court or magistrate. instead of or in addition to any other punishment which may be lawfully imposed, may fine the offender. (Amended, 67 of 1981, s. 4)

(2) On conviction of any other offence punishable under this Part, the court or magistrate, in addition to imposing a sentence of imprisonment, may require the offender to enter into his own recognizances, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace and being of good behaviour.

(3) On conviction of an offence punishable under section 72, 76(3) or 76A, the court or magistrate, instead of or in addition to any other punishment which may lawfully be imposed for the offence, may require the offender to enter into his own recogni- zances, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace and being of good behaviour. (Amended, 67 of 1981, s. 4)

(4) No person shall be imprisoned under this section for more than 1 year for not finding sureties.

(11 of 1922, s. 13, incorporated)

80. Where the having any document, seal or die or other thing in the custody or possession of any person is in this Part expressed to be an offence, a person shall be deemed to have a document, seal or die or other thing in his custody or possession if he----

(a) has it in his personal custody or possession; or

(b) knowingly and wilfully has it in the actual custody or possession of any other person, or in any building, lodging, apartment, field or other place, whether open or enclosed. and whether occupied by himself or not.

It is immaterial whether the document, matter or thing is had in such custody, possession or place for the use of such person or for the use or benefit of another person.

(11 of 1922, s. 14, incorporated. Amended, 67 of 1981, s. 5)

81. (1) If it is made to appear by information on oath before a magistrate that there is reasonable cause to believe that any person has in his custody or possession without lawful authority or

excuse-

(a) any bank note; or (Amended, 11 of 1924, s. 7 and 33 of

1939, Supp. Schedule, G.N. 840/40)

(b) any implement for making paper or imitation of the paper used for bank notes; or (Amended, 11 of 1924, s. 7 and 33 of 1939, Supp. Schedule, G.N, 840:40)

(c) any material having thereon any words, forms, devices or characters capable of producing or intended to produce the impression of a bank note; or (Amended, 11 of 1924, s. 7 and 33 of 1939, Supp. Schedule, G.N. 840;40)

Punishments.

1913 c. 27. s. 12.

Criminal possession.

1913 c. 27, s. 15.

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Search warrants. 1913 c. 27. s. 16.

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