Crimes Ordinance
Part XII
12-96
Section 153I
Cap. 200
(a) be entitled or permitted to occupy or possess the
premises; or
(b) be the immediate landlord of the occupier of the
premises,
may, in accordance with section 153L, apply in writing for
the closure order to be suspended.
(2) An application under this section shall state—
(a) the name, address and business or occupation of the
person who is proposed to be the occupier of the
premises; and
(b) the purpose for which it is proposed the premises be
used,
during the suspension of the closure order and, where the
proposed occupier is an individual, be accompanied by a copy
of a document which is proof of his identity for the purposes
of Part IVA of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap. 115).
(3) Upon receipt of an application under this section the court or
magistrate shall—
(a) appoint a date for the hearing of the application; and
(b) send a copy of the application and of the accompanying
document of identity to the Commissioner of Police and
inform him of the date of the hearing.
(4) A court or magistrate may—
(a) after hearing an application under this section and after
hearing any representations made by or on behalf of the
Commissioner of Police; and
(b) if satisfied that the proposed user of the premises by
the proposed occupier would not be likely to cause a
nuisance or annoyance to any person residing nearby,
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