Hong Kong Regulations

HAWKER REGULATION - SECT 49

Use of tables and stools by holder of fixed-pitch hawker licences authorized to deal in drink or cooked food

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) Where a licensee who holds a fixed-pitch hawker licence authorizing him to
deal in drink or cooked food is for the time being allocated a fixed pitch
under section 33(1), the Director may, by endorsement on his licence, permit
him to place in accordance with this section in any area approved by him in
the immediate vicinity of the pitch such number of tables, stools, and chairs
as he specifies in the endorsement.

(2) On giving permission to any such licensee under subsection (1) the
Director shall attach to the licence-

   (a)  a scale plan showing the fixed pitch and the area in which the tables
        and stools of the hawker are permitted to be placed; and

   (b)  a photograph of the pitch and its immediate vicinity.

(3) Every such licensee shall ensure that-

   (a)  each of the permitted tables-

        (i)    has a surface area not exceeding 0.4 m2; (L.N. 89 of 1979)

        (ii)   is collapsible; and

        (iii)  is kept within the permitted area; and

   (b)  each of the permitted stools or chairs is-

        (i)    collapsible; and

        (ii)   kept within the permitted area.

(4) The Director may at any time withdraw permission given under subsection
(1).

(78 of 1999 s. 7)