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[接上页] (i) the prohibition of the editing, printing, publication, possession and distribution of local newspapers and other printed documents which do not comply with the requirements of any regulations made pursuant to this section; (j) the retention by the printer of copies of local newspapers and other printed documents, the particulars to be inscribed on such retained copies and the production of retained copies to such persons as may be prescribed; (k) (Repealed 15 of 1987 s. 14) (l) granting exemption from all or any of the provisions of this Ordinance or of any of the regulations made thereunder; (m) fees; (n) forms; (o) anything which is by this Ordinance to be provided by regulation. (Replaced 57 of 1955 s. 4. Amended 15 of 1987 s. 14) Cap 268 s 19 Cessation of publication, etc. If any local newspaper ceases publication, or any news agency ceases to issue bulletins, for a consecutive period of not less than 6 months, the registration thereof under any regulations for the time being in force shall be deemed to have lapsed. (Added 57 of 1955 s. 5. Amended 15 of 1987 s. 15) Cap 268 s 20 Penalties (1) Any person who commits an offence against this Ordinance shall be liable- (a) on summary conviction to a fine of $5000 and to imprisonment for 1 year; and (b) upon conviction on indictment to a fine of $15000 and to imprisonment for 3 years.(2) Every printer or publisher of a local newspaper who contravenes the provisions of section 17 as to the delivery of copies of such local newspaper at the office of the Registrar shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $1000. (Amended 15 of 1987 s. 16) Cap 268 s 21 Amendment of Schedule Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 34 of 1999 s. 3 The Chief Executive in Council may, by notice published in the Gazette, amend the Schedule. (Added 15 of 1987 s. 17. Amended 34 of 1999 s. 3) Cap 268 SCHEDULE [sections 2 & 21] PUBLICATIONS EXCLUDED FROM DEFINITION OF NEWSPAPER Item Description 1. Academic journals. 2. Almanacs. 3. Cartoons and comic strips. 4. Collections of photographic images (with or without captions). 5. Commercial advertisements and commercial advertising circulars and brochures. 6. Commercial circulars. 7. Company and partnership reports and company prospectuses. 8. Consumer information and reports. 9. Election pamphlets and posters. 10. Financial, economic and statistical reports. 11. Information sheets and newsletters relating to clubs, educational institutions, professional associations, societies, trade unions and other organizations. 12. Maps, charts and tables. 13. Price lists. 14. Public speeches and statements. 15. Racing tips, racing form reports and other related materials. 16. Religious materials. 17. Sales catalogues. 18. Sheet music. 19. Trade catalogues and journals. 20. Travel brochures. (Replaced 15 of 1987 s. 18) |