Thursday, February 10, 2022

Select List of Covid Restriction Offences in Hong Kong (Updated: 24 February 2022)

This blog post aims to help persons in Hong Kong navigate the various Covid-19 restrictions and offences imposed under the law.  Click here for the lists of premises in Hong Kong specified for compulsory testing (Centre for Health Protection). As from 24 February 2022, the Chief Secretary for Administration has a power to grant an exemption in writing from any requirement under any enactment for purposes of preventing, protecting against, delaying or otherwise controlling the incidence or transmission of COVID-19 or treating patients with COVID-19.  Last Updated: 24 February 2022.

A. Complying with Vaccine Pass Direction (Cap 599L) (expiry date)

B. Prohibition on Group Gatherings (Cap 599G) (expiry date)
  • Group gatherings of more than 2 persons at a public place are prohibited during a specified period (24 February to 9 March 2022).  Offences to participate in gathering, organise the gathering, and to knowingly allow the taking place of the gathering as one who owns, controls or operates the place/premises at which the gathering takes place.  Maximum punishment: $25,000 fine and 6 months imprisonment. Defences available. List of exemptions. Chief Secretary's permission.

C. Prohibition on Multi-Household Gatherings (Cap 599G(expiry date)
  • Multi-household gatherings (i.e. a gathering of persons ordinarily living in more than 2 households) at any private premises are prohibited during a specified period (24 February to 9 March 2022).  Offences to participate in gathering, organise the gathering, and to knowingly allow the taking place of the gathering as one who owns, controls or operates the premises at which the gathering takes place.  Those solely providing care and support to any other participant of the gathering ordinarily living in another household who has particular needs are not counted when counting households.  Maximum punishment: $25,000 fine and 6 months imprisonment. Defences available. Exemptions available. Chief Secretary's permission.

D. Requirements and Directions in Relation to Catering Businesses (Cap 599F)  (expiry date)

E. Directions in Relation to Scheduled Premises and Specified Events (Cap 599F (expiry date)

F. Wearing of Mask (Cap 599I) (expiry date)

G. Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons (Cap 599J) (expiry date)

H. Premises Subject to Restriction-Testing Declaration (Cap 599J) (expiry date)

I. Restrictions During Quarantine (Cap 559C) (expiry date)

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