Hong Kong Regulations

MARINE FISH (MARKETING AND EXPORTATION) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 4D

Issue, form and cancellation of export permit

(1) On the receipt of an application under regulation 4C, the Director shall
either-

(a) issue an export permit (in such form as he may specify) to the applicant;
or

   (b)  notify the applicant in writing of his refusal to issue an
        export permit.

(2) The Director may refuse to issue an export permit if-

   (a)  the applicant is not a registered buyer under the Marine Fish 
        (Marketing) By-laws (Cap 291 sub. leg. B);

   (b)  the application does not comply with regulation 4C; or

   (c)  the Director considers that-

        (i)    the exportation of the specified fish in respect of which the
               application is made, whether of itself or having regard to the
               exportation of other fish, may adversely affect either the
               supply or the price of the specified fish for the local market;
               or

        (ii)   for any reason, it would be contrary to the public interest to
               grant the application.

(3) Where the Director cancels an export permit, he shall notify the holder in
writing of the cancellation and of the reasons for the cancellation.

(4) An export permit shall not be transferable and shall not be capable of
being transmitted by operation of law except on the death of the holder of the
permit. (L.N. 115 of 1976)