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[接上页] (e) requiring the licensee to conduct his activities in such a way as to- (i) prevent the contamination of outer space or adverse changes in the environment of the earth; (ii) avoid interference with the activities of others in the peaceful exploration and use of outer space; (iii) avoid any breach of the international obligations of the People's Republic of China ; and (iv) preserve the national security of the People's Republic of China and the security of Hong Kong;(f) requiring the licensee to insure himself against liability incurred in respect of damage or loss suffered by third parties, in Hong Kong or elsewhere, as a result of the activities authorized by the licence; (g) governing the disposal in outer space of the payload of any space object to which the licence relates on the termination of activities under the licence and requiring the licensee to notify the Chief Executive as soon as practicable of the final disposal of such payload; and (h) providing for the termination of the licence on a specified event. (Amended 55 of 1999 s. 3) Cap 523 s 7 Transfer, variation, suspension or termination of licence Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 55 of 1999 s. 3 (1) A licence may be transferred with the written consent of the Chief Executive and in such other cases as may be prescribed. (2) Subject to section 8, the Chief Executive may revoke, vary or suspend a licence with the consent of the licensee or where it appears to him- (a) that a condition of the licence or any regulation made under this Ordinance has not been complied with; or (b) that revocation, variation or suspension of the licence is required in the interests of public health or the national security of the People's Republic of China or the security of Hong Kong, or to comply with any international obligation of the People's Republic of China.(3) The suspension, revocation or expiry of a licence does not affect the obligations of the licensee under the conditions of the licence. (Amended 55 of 1999 s. 3) Cap 523 s 8 Notice to the Central People's Government Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 55 of 1999 s. 3 (1) Where the Chief Executive intends to grant a licence under section 5(1), or to revoke a licence under section 7(2), he shall give notice of such intention to the Central People's Government. (2) Where the Central People's Government issues an instruction to the Chief Executive- (a) in relation to a notice referred to in subsection (1); and (b) on the ground that if the instruction were not complied with the national security or the international obligations of the People's Republic of China would be significantly affected,the Chief Executive shall comply with that instruction. (Amended 55 of 1999 s. 3) Cap 523 s 9 Register of space objects Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 55 of 1999 s. 3 (1) The Chief Executive shall maintain a register of space objects. (2) There shall be entered in the register such particulars of such space objects as the Chief Executive considers appropriate to comply with the international obligations of the People's Republic of China. (3) Any person may inspect a copy of the register maintained under subsection (1). (Amended 55 of 1999 s. 3) Cap 523 s 10 Power to give directions Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 55 of 1999 s. 3 (1) If it appears to the Chief Executive that an activity is being carried on by a person in contravention of section 4 or of the conditions of a licence, the Chief Executive may give such directions to that person as appear to him necessary to secure- (a) compliance with the international obligations of the People's Republic of China or with the conditions of the licence; (b) the cessation of the activity or the disposal of any space object to which the licence relates. (Amended 55 of 1999 s. 3)(2) Compliance with a direction given under this section may, without prejudice to other means of enforcement, be enforced on the application of the Secretary for Justice by injunction. (Amended L.N. 362 of 1997) Cap 523 s 11 Warrant authorizing direction action Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 55 of 1999 s. 3 (1) If a magistrate is satisfied by information on oath that there are reasonable grounds for believing- (a) that an activity is being carried on by a person in contravention of section 4 or of the conditions of a licence; and (b) that a direction under section 10 has not been complied with, or a refusal to comply with such a direction is apprehended, or the case is one of urgency,he may issue a warrant authorizing a named person acting on behalf of the Chief Executive to do anything necessary to secure compliance with the international obligations of the People's Republic of China or with the conditions of the licence. (Amended 55 of 1999 s. 3) (2) A warrant issued under subsection (1)- (a) shall specify the action authorized by it; (b) may authorize entry into specified premises at any reasonable hour on production, if required, of the warrant; |