Hong Kong Regulations

RABIES REGULATION - SECT 12

Issue and extension of permits

(1) An authorized officer may, upon application made to him in writing,
containing such particulars as he may require, and payment of the appropriate
permit fee (if any) prescribed in Part I of Schedule 1, issue a permit to
import any animal, carcass or animal product.

(2) A permit issued under subsection (1) shall-

   (a)  be in the specified form;

   (b)  specify the name and address of the holder of the permit;

   (c)  specify the quantity and kind of the animals, carcasses or animal
        products to which it relates;

   (d)  specify the conditions, if any, subject to which it is issued; and

   (e)  specify the period within which the importation shall be effected.

(3) An authorized officer may, upon application to him and payment of the
appropriate fee prescribed in Part I of Schedule 1, extend the period within
which importation of any animal, carcass or animal product is required to be
effected, or otherwise vary a permit issued under subsection (1).

(4) A permit under this section may be issued, extended or varied subject to
such conditions as the Director considers necessary or expedient to prevent
the introduction or spread of rabies. (Enacted 1994)