Small Unmanned Aircraft Order
(4) A person who commits an offence under subsection (3) is liable on conviction on indictment to a fine at level 6 and to imprisonment for 2 years.
19. Power to designate restricted flying zones
(1) The Director may, by notice published in the Gazette, designate an area in Hong Kong (including the airspace above the area) as a restricted flying zone for the purposes of section 18(1) if the Director considers it necessary in the interests of aviation safety.
(2) The Commissioner of Police may, by notice published in the Gazette, designate an area in Hong Kong (including the airspace above the area) as a restricted flying zone for the purposes of section 18(1) if—
- (a) the Commissioner considers that there is an occurrence of an emergency in the area;
- (b) the Commissioner considers that—
- (i) there is likely to be a gathering or movement of a large number of persons in the area; and
- (ii) it is necessary to designate the area as a restricted flying zone for ensuring public safety or public order in the area; or
- (c) the Commissioner otherwise considers it necessary to designate the area as a restricted flying zone for performing the duties of the police force under section 10 of the Police Force Ordinance (Cap. 232).
(3) Without limiting the powers of the Commissioner of Police under subsection (2), the Secretary for Security may, by notice published in the Gazette, designate an area in Hong Kong (including the airspace above the area) as a restricted flying zone for the purposes of section 18(1) if the Secretary considers it necessary for security reasons.
