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Dutiable Commodities Regulations

[1989 Ed.

[Subsidiary]

(a) in the case of an application by an individual person, himself; and (b) any other person for the time being in charge of the licensed premises,

of a reasonable likeness to the satisfaction of the Commissioner and of a size not greater than 50 mm by 50 mm and not less than 40 mm by 40 mm, and shall personally sign an application for such licence.

(L.N. 294 of 1982; L.N. 189 of 1982; L.N. 7 of 1987)

27. Bonds

(1) An applicant for the issue of any licence or permit, in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance or any regulations made thereunder shall, as a condition precedent to the issue thereof, furnish such security either in cash or by means of a bond as the Commissioner may require to ensure-

(L.N. 294 of 1982)

(a) the due observance of and compliance with the provisions of the Ordinance and regulations made thereunder and the conditions of his licence or permit;

(b) the payment of duty;

(c) the safe and secure keeping of all dutiable goods on his premises until their lawful removal therefrom.

(2) Upon any failure to observe any obligation specified in subregulation (1) the security furnished shall be forfeited to the Crown, without prejudice to any other penalty which may be imposed.

(L.N. 6 of 1970)

(3) Notwithstanding subregulation (2), the Governor in Council may entertain and give effect to any moral claim in respect of any security so forfeited.

(L.N. 7 of 1987)

27A. Power to grant or renew licences for short periods

Where it is proposed to grant or renew a licence to a person who is the holder of some other licence, the first-mentioned licence may be granted or renewed for any period less than 1 year in order that both licences shall expire on the same day.

27B. Exemptions from licensing and permit requirements

No licence or permit is required-

(L.N. 6 of 1970)

(a) for goods imported by passengers or crew members in accordance with regulation 12(e);

(b) for goods exported with the consent of the Commissioner by passengers and crew members for their personal use outside Hong Kong;