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CAP. 60]

Import and Export

[1986 Ed.

Duty to provide particulars of all cargo.

Prohibition against unauthorized

placing of cargo on vessels, etc.

All cargo to be recorded in manifest.

(b) the vessel, aircraft or vehicle is found in Hong Kong to

have-

(i) any false bulkhead, bow, side or bottom;

(ii) any secret or disguised place adapted for the purpose of concealing any article; or

(iii) any hole, pipe or other device adapted for the purpose of smuggling,

the fittings, fabric or structure of the vessel, aircraft or vehicle shall be presumed until the contrary is proved to have been altered for the purpose of smuggling an article into or out of Hong Kong. (Amended, L.N.294(82))

15. (1) The master or agent of a vessel, the commander of an aircraft, the person in charge of a vehicle (other than a train) and, in the case of cargo carried by train, the handling agent in Hong Kong for such cargo shall, on entering or leaving Hong Kong- (Amended, 36 of 1983, s. 3)

(a) furnish any member of the Customs and Excise Service of or above the rank of Revenue Inspector a manifest in respect of the cargo being imported or exported in or on the vessel, aircraft or vehicle if he is requested to do so by any such member of the Customs and Excise Service; and (Amended, 46 of 1977, s. 17 and 36 of 1983, s. 3)

(b) allow any member of the Customs and Excise Service to board the vessel, aircraft or vehicle, inspect the cargo and search the vessel for contraband.

(2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1)(a) or (b) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $1,000 and to imprisonment for 1 month.

16. (1) No person shall place any cargo in or on any vessel or aircraft without the consent of the owner of the vessel or aircraft.

(2) No person shall place any cargo in or on any vehicle which may leave Hong Kong without the consent of the owner of the vehicle.

(3) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.

17. (1) All cargo which is imported or exported shall be recorded in a manifest which shall contain such particulars as the Commissioner may prescribe.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1) the Commissioner may, by notice published in the Gazette, prescribe the particulars of the cargo and the particulars of the consignment of cargo to be recorded. (Replaced, 36 of 1983, s. 4)

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CAP. 60] Import and Export [1986 Ed. Duty to provide particulars of all cargo. Prohibition against unauthorized placing of cargo on vessels, etc. All cargo to be recorded in manifest. (b) the vessel, aircraft or vehicle is found in Hong Kong to have- (i) any false bulkhead, bow, side or bottom; (ii) any secret or disguised place adapted for the purpose of concealing any article; or (iii) any hole, pipe or other device adapted for the purpose of smuggling, the fittings, fabric or structure of the vessel, aircraft or vehicle shall be presumed until the contrary is proved to have been altered for the purpose of smuggling an article into or out of Hong Kong. (Amended, L.N.294(82)) 15. (1) The master or agent of a vessel, the commander of an aircraft, the person in charge of a vehicle (other than a train) and, in the case of cargo carried by train, the handling agent in Hong Kong for such cargo shall, on entering or leaving Hong Kong- (Amended, 36 of 1983, s. 3) (a) furnish any member of the Customs and Excise Service of or above the rank of Revenue Inspector a manifest in respect of the cargo being imported or exported in or on the vessel, aircraft or vehicle if he is requested to do so by any such member of the Customs and Excise Service; and (Amended, 46 of 1977, s. 17 and 36 of 1983, s. 3) (b) allow any member of the Customs and Excise Service to board the vessel, aircraft or vehicle, inspect the cargo and search the vessel for contraband. (2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1)(a) or (b) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $1,000 and to imprisonment for 1 month. 16. (1) No person shall place any cargo in or on any vessel or aircraft without the consent of the owner of the vessel or aircraft. (2) No person shall place any cargo in or on any vehicle which may leave Hong Kong without the consent of the owner of the vehicle. (3) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months. 17. (1) All cargo which is imported or exported shall be recorded in a manifest which shall contain such particulars as the Commissioner may prescribe. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1) the Commissioner may, by notice published in the Gazette, prescribe the particulars of the cargo and the particulars of the consignment of cargo to be recorded. (Replaced, 36 of 1983, s. 4)

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12 CAP. 60] Import and Export [1986 Ed. Duty to provide particulars of all cargo. Prohibition against unauthorized placing of cargo on vessels, etc. All cargo to be recorded in manifest. (b) the vessel, aircraft or vehicle is found in Hong Kong to have- (i) any false bulkhead, bow, side or bottom; (ii) any secret or disguised place adapted for the pur- pose of concealing any article; or (iii) any hole, pipe or other device adapted for the purpose of smuggling, the fittings, fabric or structure of the vessel, aircraft or vehicle shall be presumed until the contrary is proved to have been altered for the purpose of smuggling an article into or out of Hong Kong. (Amended, L.N. 294(82) 15. (1) The master or agent of a vessel, the commander of an aircraft, the person in charge of a vehicle (other than a train) and, in the case of cargo carried by train, the handling agent in Hong Kong for such cargo shall, on entering or leaving Hong Kong- (Amended, 36 of 1983, s. 3) (a) furnish any member of the Customs and Excise Service of or above the rank of Revenue Inspector a manifest in respect of the cargo being imported or exported in or on the vessel, aircraft or vehicle if he is requested to do so by any such member of the Customs and Excise Service; and (Amended, 46 of 1977, s. 17 and 36 of 1983, s. 3) (b) allow any member of the Customs and Excise Service to board the vessel, aircraft or vehicle, inspect the cargo and search the vessel for contraband. (2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1)(a) or (b) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $1,000 and to imprisonment for 1 month. 16. (1) No person shall place any cargo in or on any vessel or aircraft without the consent of the owner of the vessel or aircraft. (2) No person shall place any cargo in or on any vehicle which may leave Hong Kong without the consent of the owner of the vehicle. (3) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months. 17. (1) All cargo which is imported or exported shall be recorded in a manifest which shall contain such particulars as the Commissioner may prescribe. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1) the Commissioner may, by notice published in the Gazette, prescribe the particulars of the cargo and the particulars of the consignment of cargo to be recorded. (Replaced, 36 of 1983, s. 4)

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