Hong Kong Ordinances

ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL EFFECTS ORDINANCE - SECT 33

Appeal against decision of the Authority

PART VIII

APPEALS

(1) Where a person is aggrieved by-

   (a)  a term or condition imposed or a requirement made or a direction given
        by the Authority under this Ordinance; or

   (b)  a refusal by the Authority to give a consent, approval or permission
        under this Ordinance; or

   (c)  a revocation or suspension by the Authority of a consent, approval or
        permission given under this Ordinance, the person may appeal against
        the decision to an Appeal Board by serving on the Secretary a notice
        of appeal in writing-

        (i)    not later than 28 days after the notice of that decision was
               served on the person; and

        (ii)   specifying the substance of his grievance and reasons for the
               appeal.

(2) Within 14 days after the receipt of a notice of appeal, the Secretary
shall forward it to the Chairman unless, before the expiration of that period,
the appellant has withdrawn the notice.

(3) A decision that is appealed against under subsection (1) shall not be
suspended in its operation unless the Authority decides otherwise.