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[接上页] (a) empty the contents of the storage containers referred to in paragraph (1)(b) into collection containers; and (b) take all necessary precautions to prevent the spillage, leakage or escape of such contents during that operation or whilst carrying or otherwise conveying that waste to the designated place of collection in accordance with paragraph (1)(b).(3) The collection authority, or a person licensed under section 10 of the Ordinance, shall- (a) during such period as the Director may determine in accordance with a standard specified in a Code of Practice relating to livestock waste, transfer the contents of the collection containers referred to in paragraph (2)(a) into collection vehicles; and (b) take all necessary precautions to prevent the spillage, leakage or escape of such contents during that operation. (Enacted 1988) Cap 354A reg 8 Liquid livestock waste (1) Subject to paragraph (2), any liquid livestock waste generated or produced in or on livestock premises in a livestock waste control area or livestock waste restriction area shall be disposed of by the livestock keeper by discharging that waste- (a) in the case of liquid livestock waste intended for transportation to a designated place of disposal- (i) along or through properly constructed channels to that designated place of disposal; or (ii) into a collection vehicle taking all necessary precautions to prevent the spillage, leakage or escape of such waste during that operation; or(b) in any other case- (i) where those livestock premises are situated within, adjacent to, or in the immediate vicinity of, gathering grounds within the meaning of the Waterworks Ordinance (Cap 102), along or through properly constructed channels into a soakaway-pit situated not less than 30 metres from any reservoir, saline waters, spring, watercourse or well for potable use; or (ii) where those premises are not so situated within, adjacent to, or in the immediate vicinity of, such gathering grounds, along or through properly constructed channels into a soakaway-pit situated not less than 30 metres (or such other distance in substitution for 30 metres, and subject to such conditions, as may be specified in writing by the Director by reference to any particular livestock premises) from any reservoir, saline waters, spring, watercourse or well for potable use.(2) Without prejudice to any standard, prohibition, control or requirement under the Waterworks Ordinance (Cap 102), any liquid livestock waste generated or produced in or on livestock premises in a livestock waste control area or livestock waste restriction area and treated in a livestock waste treatment plant situated in or on those premises to at least the minimum standard referred to in paragraph (3) shall be disposed of by the livestock keeper by discharging that liquid livestock waste- (a) along or through properly constructed channels into a soakaway-pit; or (b) along or through properly constructed channels into- (i) a communal sewer; or (ii) saline waters; or (iii) a watercourse, situated in, on or outside those premises.(3) (a) For the purpose of paragraph (2), the minimum standard to which livestock waste is to be treated within an area specified in column 2 of the Schedule after the relevant date specified in column 3 opposite thereto shall be the standard specified in column 4. (b) The standard referred to in sub-paragraph (a) shall be deemed to be complied with if a sample of liquid livestock waste obtained by an authorized officer under paragraph (4) and section 23E of the Ordinance is determined by the analyst referred to in that section to meet that standard.(4) The samples of liquid livestock waste referred to in paragraph (3)(b) shall be obtained by the authorized officer from a point in, on or outside the livestock premises in respect of which the waste is generated or produced, or as near to that point as is practicable, where that waste discharges into- (a) a public sewer; or (b) saline waters; or (c) a watercourse,as the case may be. (Enacted 1988; L.N. 310 of 1994) Cap 354A reg 9 Channel to be kept in good repair A livestock keeper shall ensure that the channels referred to in regulation 8 are kept in good order and free from breaks, cracks, holes or any other defects. (Enacted 1988) Cap 354A reg 9A Barrier to prevent liquid livestock waste from escaping (1) Where free range livestock keeping is practised, the livestock keeper shall cause to be constructed permanent and impermeable barriers to prevent the escape of liquid livestock waste from the livestock premises, in accordance with the standards as specified in any Code of Practice relating to livestock waste. (2) Any person who fails to comply with paragraph (1) commits an offence and shall be liable to a fine of $50000. (L.N. 310 of 1994) Cap 354A reg 10 Offences PART IV OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND DEFENCES (1) Any person who fails to comply with regulation 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 commits an offence and shall be liable to a fine of $50000. |