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Summary Offences

[1989 Ed.

Provided that the wearing of any uniform or dress by a performer in any public entertainment with the consent of the Commissioner of Police shall not constitute an offence against this section. (Amended 9 of 1950 Schedule)

(2) In this section, "uniform" means any apparel from time to time constituting the proper apparel whilst on duty for members of Her Majesty's Forces or of the Royal Hong Kong Regiment or of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force or for the British Mercantile Marine or for members of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force or Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force or for any force raised under the authority of any enactment in force in Hong Kong and "apparel" includes accoutrements.

(Added 11 of 1949 s. 12. Amended 29 of 1969 s. 2; 98 of 1970 Schedule; 33 of 1989 s. 5)

22. Falsely pretending to be or be able to influence a public officer

(1) Any person who, by any act or omission and whether or not with intent to procure any valuable thing, falsely pretends that he is a public officer or is able to procure any public officer to do or refrain from doing any act or thing in connection with the duty of such public officer shall be liable to a fine of $1,000 or to imprisonment for 6 months. (Added 11 of 1949 s. 12)

(2) In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1) consisting of falsely pretending to be a public officer, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the defendant was not a public officer at the material time. (Added 42 of 1975 s. 2)

23. Resisting or obstructing a public officer or other person lawfully engaged in a public duty

Any person who resists or obstructs a public officer or other person lawfully engaged, authorized or employed in the performance of any public duty or any person lawfully assisting such public officer or person therein shall be liable to a fine of $1,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.

(Added 11 of 1949 s. 12. Amended 9 of 1950 Schedule)

24. Improper possession of arms or clothing of police officer or member of Auxiliary Police Force

Any person who, not being a police officer or a member of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force, as the case may be, has in his possession any article forming part of the clothing, accoutrements or appointments supplied to any such officer or member and is not able satisfactorily to account for his possession thereof shall be liable to a fine of $250.

(Replaced 11 of 1949 s. 13. Amended 29 of 1969 s. 2)