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A woman was fined $3,500 at the Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts today (December 7) for contravening the Clubs (Safety of Premises) Ordinance.
The courts heard that in May this year, officers from the Office of the Licensing Authority (OLA) of the Home Affairs Department inspected a club on Tai Tong Road, Yuen Long. OLA officers posed as customers and patronised the club for food after registering as members at the request of club staff.
According to the OLA's record, the club did not possess a valid certificate of exemption or a club license on the day of inspection. Therefore, the female manager was charged with contravening section 4(1) of the Ordinance.
A spokesman for the department said enforcement actions would continue to be taken against illegal and unlicenced club operations.
Ends/Friday, December 7, 2012
Issued at HKT 17:25
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