Hong Kong Ordinances

EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ORDINANCE - SECT 38

Interpretation

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires-

"the available amount covered by the policy of insurance"
(可得的保險單承保款額) means the amount covered by the policy of
insurance after deducting therefrom any amount which is either paid or due and
payable by the insurer under the policy in respect of the same event; (Added
47 of 1995 s. 3)

"company" (公司) has the meaning assigned to it by section 2 of the
Companies Ordinance ( Cap 32); (Added 47 of 1995 s. 3)

"construction work" (建造工作) means-

   (a)  the construction, erection, installation, reconstruction, repair,
        maintenance (including redecoration and external cleaning), renewal,
        removal, alteration, improvement, dismantling, or demolition of any
        structure or works specified in the Fifth Schedule;

   (b)  any work involved in preparing for any operation referred to in
        paragraph (a), including the laying of foundations and the excavation
        of earth and rock prior to the laying of foundations;

   (c)  the use of machinery, plant, tools, gear, and materials in connection
        with any operation referred to in paragraph (a) or (b); (Added 47 of
        1995 s. 3)

"domestic premises" (住宅處所) means any premises used exclusively for
residential purposes.

"holding company" (控股公司), "group of companies" (公司集團) and
"subsidiary" (附屬 公司) mean, respectively, holding company,
group of companies and subsidiary within the meaning of section 2 of the
Companies Ordinance ( Cap 32); (Added 47 of 1995 s. 3)

"policy of insurance issued for the purposes of this Part"
(因本部的規定而發出的保險單) means any policy of insurance issued
by an insurer that insures or purports to insure an employer against his
liability to pay compensation for the injury by accident or for the death of
an employee that arises out of and in the course of employment. (Added 66 of
1993 s. 8)

"the available amount covered by the policy of insurance"
(可得的保險單承保款額)

"company" (公司)

"construction work" (建造工作)

"domestic premises" (住宅處所)

"holding company" (控股公司), "group of companies" (公司集團) and
"subsidiary" (附屬公 司)

"policy of insurance issued for the purposes of this Part"
(因本部的規定而發出的保險單)