Hong Kong Ordinances

CHINESE MEDICINE ORDINANCE - SECT 114

Licensing of retailers in Chinese herbal medicines

(1) Any person may apply to the Medicines Board for a retailer  licence.

(2) An application under subsection (1) shall-

   (a)  be in such form and accompanied by such documents, information and
        particulars as the Medicines Board may determine;

   (b)  include the following nominations-

        (i)    a person who will be responsible for the supervision of the
               dispensing of Chinese herbal medicines; and

        (ii)   not more than 2 deputies, one of whom shall act in the absence
               of that person;

   (c)  specify the Chinese herbal medicines to which the application relates;
        and

   (d)  specify the location of the premises to which the application relates.

(3) If the Medicines Board is satisfied that an application under subsection
(1) complies with the prescribed licensing requirements, it may, upon payment
of a prescribed fee, issue a retailer licence subject to such restrictions or
conditions as may be imposed.

(4) If, having regard to the provisions of the Ordinance, the Medicines Board
considers it necessary in the public interest to do so, it may refuse an
application under subsection (1) and thereupon notify the applicant in writing
of the reasons for refusal.