- (iii) any hole, pipe or other device adapted for the purpose of smuggling,
the fittings, fabric or structure of the vessel, aircraft or vehicle shall be presumed until the contrary is proved to have been altered for the purpose of smuggling an article into or out of Hong Kong.
Duty to provide particulars of all cargo. 15. (1) The master or agent of a vessel, the commander of an aircraft and the person in charge of a vehicle shall, on entering or leaving Hong Kong—
- (a) furnish any member of the Preventive Service of or above the rank of Revenue Sub-Inspector full particulars of the cargo being imported or exported in or on the vessel, aircraft or vehicle if he is requested to do so by any such member of the Preventive Service; and
- (b) allow any member of the Preventive Service to board the vessel, aircraft or vehicle, inspect the cargo and search the vessel for contraband.
(2) Any person who contravenes paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of one thousand dollars and to imprisonment for one month.
Prohibition against unauthorized placing of cargo on vessels, etc. 16. (1) No person shall place any cargo in or on any vessel or aircraft without the consent of the owner of the vessel or aircraft.
(2) No person shall place any cargo in or on any vehicle which may leave Hong Kong without the consent of the owner of the vehicle.
(3) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of ten thousand dollars and to imprisonment for six months.
All cargo to be recorded in manifests. 17. Any cargo which is imported or exported shall either—
- (a) be recorded in a manifest, which shall contain such particulars of the consignment of the cargo as may be prescribed by the Director of Commerce and Industry for the purposes of this Ordinance by notice published in the Gazette; or
- (b) be recorded in a document which complies with such requirements in respect of the cargo as may be prescribed by the Director of Commerce and Industry for the purposes of this Ordinance by notice published in the Gazette.
