Hong Kong Regulations

RABIES REGULATION - SECT 15

Animals, carcasses or animal products unlawfully imported

(1) No person shall keep any animal, or have in his possession or under his
control any carcass or animal product that was imported into Hong Kong
contravention of section 11 or 14.

(2) It is a defence to a charge alleging a contravention of subsection (1) for
the person charged to prove-

   (a)  that he did not know and could not reasonably be expected to know that
        the animal, carcass or animal product was imported into Hong Kong in
        contravention of section 11 or 14; and

   (b)  that he took all reasonable precautions and exercise all due diligence
        to avoid the commission of the offence.

(3) An authorized officer may give directions in writing to the keeper of any
animal or to any person who has in his possession or under his control any
carcass or animal product, that was imported into Hong Kong in contravention
of section 11 or 14 to-

   (a)  remove the animal, carcass or animal product, at his own expense, from
        Hong Kong; or

   (b)  in the case of an animal-

        (i)    keep it in such manner as may be directed;

        (ii)   deliver it for quarantine in a quarantine centre for such
               period as he may specify; or

        (iii)  surrender it to an authorized officer.

(4) A person who contravenes subsection (1) or fails to comply with a
direction given to him under subsection (3) commits an offence and is liable
to a fine of $10000. (Enacted 1994)