Hong Kong Regulations

CHILD CARE SERVICES REGULATIONS - REGULATION 40

Medical examination of person or clothing of children

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) Upon the request of a medical officer or a registered nurse authorized by
him, the supervisor of a centre shall permit the medical officer or nurse to
examine the person and clothing of any child.

(2) If on such examination the medical officer or nurse is of the opinion that
the person or clothing of any child is infected with vermin or is in a foul
condition, he may require the supervisor to exclude such child from the centre
forthwith until such time as the person and clothing of the child have been
cleansed to the satisfaction of a medical officer.