Hong Kong Ordinances

TRADE UNIONS ORDINANCE - SECT 34

Use of funds for political purposes

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

Except as permitted under sections 33A and 33B, the funds of a registered
trade union shall not, whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere-

   (a)  be applied either directly or indirectly for any political purpose; or

   (b)  be paid or transferred to any person or body of persons in furtherance
        of any political purpose. (Added 135 of 1997 s. 9)
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        Note: The old s. 34 was repealed by 102 of 1997 on 30 June 1997. As to
        the suspension of operation of 102 of 1997, please see s. 3(1) of
        Cap 538. On 31 October 1997, that s. 3(1), to the extent that it was
        in effect immediately before 31 October 1997, ceased to have effect.
        Please see s. 12 of 135 of 1997.