Hong Kong Ordinances

TRADE DESCRIPTIONS ORDINANCE

- CHAPTER 362

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title

   1.      Short title
   2.      Interpretation
   3.      Special provisions applicable to goldware
   4.      Marking and provision of information, etc. orders*
   5.      Information to be given in advertisements
   6.      Applying a trade description, trade mark or mark to goods
   7.      Offences in respect of trade descriptions
   8.      Trade descriptions used in advertisements
   9.      Offences in respect of trade marks
   10.     (Repealed 65 of 2000 s. 3)
   11.     False representations as to supply of goods
   12.     Prohibited import and export of certain goods
   13.     Power to exempt goods sold for export
   13A.    Price per unit of quantity on signs must be readily comprehensible
   13B.    If price does not include basic accessories, purchaser to be
           informed before payment
   13C.    False or misleading representation as regards seller’s connection
           with another person
   14.     Appointment of authorized officers
   15.     Power to enter premises and inspect and seize goods and documents
   16.     Restrictions on the entry and search of domestic premises
   16A.    Power to detain goods by locking or sealing premises or container
   16B.    Powers of arrest of authorized officers
   16C.    Disclosure of information, etc.
   16D.    International co-operation
   17.     Offences of obstruction and disclosure of information
   18.     Penalties
   19.     Time limit for prosecutions
   20.     Offences by corporations
   21.     Offences due to fault of other person
   22.     Accessory to offences committed outside Hong Kong
   23.     Samples
   24.     Evidence by certificate
   24A.    Rule of evidence regarding imported goods
   25.     Description of trade mark in pleading
   26.     Defence mistake, accident, etc.
   27.     Innocent publication of advertisements
   28.     Costs in proceedings
   29.     Power to make orders with respect to property in possession of the
           Government
   30.     Forfeiture and disposal of certain goods
   30A.    Interpretation
   30B.    Application for detention order
   30C.    Issuance of detention order
   30D.    Enforcement of detention order
   30E.    Variation or setting aside of detention order
   30F.    Disclosure of information
   30G.    Inspection of goods, release of samples, etc.
   30H.    Costs payable
   30I.    Protection of Commissioner and authorized officers
   30J.    Compensation payable to importer, etc.
   30K.    Rules
   31.     (Repealed)
   32.     Trade marks containing trade descriptions
   33.     Definition Orders
   34.     Saving for civil rights
   35.     Compensation for loss of goods seized under section 15(1)(f)
           SCHEDULE 1
           SCHEDULE 2


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