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Telecommunication

[1989 Ed.

and air navigation or for testing prior to flight of the apparatus used for air traffic control and air navigation purposes, notwithstanding that a licence, whether granted under this Ordinance or the law of any other territory, is in force in respect of such apparatus.

(2) With the permission in writing of the Authority, radiocommunication apparatus on board an aircraft that is at an aerodrome in Hong Kong may be used in the carrying out of experimental tests.

(3) The Authority may permit the use, on such occasions or for such period as he specifies, of radiocommunication apparatus on board an aircraft that is at an aerodrome in Hong Kong.

12. No interference to telecommunication when apparatus

on board vessel or aircraft is used

Except where life or the safety of any vessel or aircraft is at risk, nothing in section 10 or 11 shall authorize the use of any radiocommunication apparatus in such a manner as to cause interference with any other means of telecommunication within Hong Kong.

(Replaced 69 of 1983 s. 4)

13. Possession of telecommunication stations taken by Government in emergencies

(1) Where, in the opinion of the Governor, an emergency has arisen in which it is expedient for the public service that the Government should have control over telecommunication stations, the Governor, by warrant under his hand, may direct or cause such telecommunication stations as are specified in the warrant to be taken possession of and to be used for the service of the Government, and, subject thereto, for such ordinary service as may seem fit; or may direct and authorize such persons as he thinks fit to assume control of such telecommunication stations as he may specify and in such manner as he may

direct.

(2) Any such warrant shall not have effect for a longer time than one week from the issuing thereof, but the Governor may issue successive warrants from week to week as long as, in his opinion, such emergency continues.

(3) The Government shall pay to the owner of any telecommunication station taken possession of under this section, as compensation for any loss of profit sustained by the company by reason of the exercise of the powers conferred by this section such sum as may be agreed between the Government and the owner by agreement or in case of difference, by arbitration.

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Telecommunication [1989 Ed. and air navigation or for testing prior to flight of the apparatus used for air traffic control and air navigation purposes, notwithstanding that a licence, whether granted under this Ordinance or the law of any other territory, is in force in respect of such apparatus. (2) With the permission in writing of the Authority, radiocommunication apparatus on board an aircraft that is at an aerodrome in Hong Kong may be used in the carrying out of experimental tests. (3) The Authority may permit the use, on such occasions or for such period as he specifies, of radiocommunication apparatus on board an aircraft that is at an aerodrome in Hong Kong. 12. No interference to telecommunication when apparatus on board vessel or aircraft is used Except where life or the safety of any vessel or aircraft is at risk, nothing in section 10 or 11 shall authorize the use of any radiocommunication apparatus in such a manner as to cause interference with any other means of telecommunication within Hong Kong. (Replaced 69 of 1983 s. 4) 13. Possession of telecommunication stations taken by Government in emergencies (1) Where, in the opinion of the Governor, an emergency has arisen in which it is expedient for the public service that the Government should have control over telecommunication stations, the Governor, by warrant under his hand, may direct or cause such telecommunication stations as are specified in the warrant to be taken possession of and to be used for the service of the Government, and, subject thereto, for such ordinary service as may seem fit; or may direct and authorize such persons as he thinks fit to assume control of such telecommunication stations as he may specify and in such manner as he may direct. (2) Any such warrant shall not have effect for a longer time than one week from the issuing thereof, but the Governor may issue successive warrants from week to week as long as, in his opinion, such emergency continues. (3) The Government shall pay to the owner of any telecommunication station taken possession of under this section, as compensation for any loss of profit sustained by the company by reason of the exercise of the powers conferred by this section such sum as may be agreed between the Government and the owner by agreement or in case of difference, by arbitration.
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Telecommunication [1989 Ed. and air navigation or for testing prior to flight of the apparatus used for air traffic control and air navigation purposes, notwithstanding that a licence, whether granted under this Ordinance or the law of any other territory, is in force in respect of such apparatus. (2) With the permission in writing of the Authority, radiocommunication apparatus on board an aircraft that is at an aerodrome in Hong Kong may be used in the carrying out of experimental tests. (3) The Authority may permit the use, on such occasions or for such period as he specifies, of radiocommunication apparatus on board an aircraft that is at an aerodrome in Hong Kong. 12. No interference to telecommunication when apparatus on board vessel or aircraft is used Except where life or the safety of any vessel or aircraft is at risk, nothing in section 10 or 11 shall authorize the use of any radiocommunication apparatus in such a manner as to cause interference with any other means of telecommunication within Hong Kong. (Replaced 69 of 1983 s. 4) 13. Possession of telecommunication stations taken by Government in emergencies (1) Where, in the opinion of the Governor, an emergency has arisen in which it is expedient for the public service that the Government should have control over telecommunication stations, the Governor, by warrant under his hand, may direct or cause such telecommunication stations as are specified in the warrant to be taken possession of and to be used for the service of the Government, and, subject thereto, for such ordinary service as may seem fit; or may direct and authorize such persons as he thinks fit to assume control of such telecommunication stations as he may specify and in such manner as he may direct. (2) Any such warrant shall not have effect for a longer time than one week from the issuing thereof, but the Governor may issue successive warrants from week to week as long as, in his opinion, such emergency continues. (3) The Government shall pay to the owner of any telecommunication station taken possession of under this section, as compensation for any loss of profit sustained by the company by reason of the exercise of the powers conferred by this section such sum as may be agreed between the Government and the owner by agreement or in case of difference, by arbitration.
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Telecommunication

[1989 Ed.

and air navigation or for testing prior to flight of the apparatus used for air traffic control and air navigation purposes, notwithstanding that a licence, whether granted under this Ordinance or the law of any other territory, is in force in respect of such apparatus.

(2) With the permission in writing of the Authority, radiocommunication apparatus on board an aircraft that is at an aerodrome in Hong Kong may be used in the carrying out of experimental tests.

(3) The Authority may permit the use, on such occasions or for such period as he specifies, of radiocommunication apparatus on board an aircraft that is at an aerodrome in Hong Kong.

12. No interference to telecommunication when apparatus

on board vessel or aircraft is used

Except where life or the safety of any vessel or aircraft is at risk, nothing in section 10 or 11 shall authorize the use of any radiocommunication apparatus in such a manner as to cause interference with any other means of telecommunication within Hong Kong.

(Replaced 69 of 1983 s. 4)

13. Possession of telecommunication stations taken by Government in emergencies

(1) Where, in the opinion of the Governor, an emergency has arisen in which it is expedient for the public service that the Government should have control over telecommunication stations, the Governor, by warrant under his hand, may direct or cause such telecommunication stations as are specified in the warrant to be taken possession of and to be used for the service of the Government, and, subject thereto, for such ordinary service as may seem fit; or may direct and authorize such persons as he thinks fit to assume control of such telecommunication stations as he may specify and in such manner as he may

direct.

(2) Any such warrant shall not have effect for a longer time than one week from the issuing thereof, but the Governor may issue successive warrants from week to week as long as, in his opinion, such emergency continues.

(3) The Government shall pay to the owner of any telecommunication station taken possession of under this section, as compensation for any loss of profit sustained by the company by reason of the exercise of the powers conferred by this section such sum as may be agreed between the Government and the owner by agreement or in case of difference, by arbitration.

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