Cap. 295E 《2012年危險品(適用及豁免)規例》Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulation 2012

This section applies to Class 1 dangerous goods with UN number UN 0054, UN 0070, UN 0191, UN 0195, UN 0197, UN 0240, UN 0275, UN 0276, UN 0312, UN 0323, UN 0373, UN 0405, UN 0430, UN 0431, UN 0432, UN 0453, UN 0487, UN 0503, UN 0505 or UN 0507.

The storage, conveyance and use of Class 1 dangerous goods are exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the dangerous goods are—

This section applies to Class 1 dangerous goods with UN number UN 0070, UN 0275, UN 0276 or UN 0323.

The storage, conveyance and use of Class 1 dangerous goods are exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the dangerous goods—

This section applies to Class 1 dangerous goods with UN number UN 0191, UN 0197, UN 0373, UN 0430, UN 0431 or UN 0432.

The storage, conveyance and use of Class 1 dangerous goods are exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the dangerous goods are—

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(Repealed L.N. 21 of 2021)

The storage in any place of cartridges for any cartridge-operated fixing tool is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The conveyance of cartridges for any cartridge-operated fixing tool is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The use of cartridges the storage of which in any place is, by virtue of subsection (2), exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance is also exempt from the operation of that section.

The storage or conveyance by a person in or from any place of cartridges for small arms or safety cartridges, not exceeding 1 000 rounds in the aggregate, is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The use by a person of cartridges for small arms or safety cartridges is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

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The storage in any place of Group 8 explosives is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the explosives are not stored in the place together with any other Schedule 1 dangerous goods.

The conveyance of Group 8 explosives is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the explosives are not conveyed together with any other Schedule 1 dangerous goods.

The conveyance of intact special Class 9 S1DG is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the dangerous goods are not conveyed together with any other dangerous goods.

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The storage of Division 1.4 dangerous goods in an air cargo terminal is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if—

In relation to the dangerous goods that are transhipped to another aircraft that is scheduled to depart within 24 hours beginning at the time the dangerous goods are unloaded at the air cargo terminal, subsection (1)(e) has effect as if the words “24 hours” were substituted by “72 hours” if—

The storage of special Class 9 dangerous goods in an air cargo terminal is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if—

In relation to the dangerous goods that are transhipped to another aircraft that is scheduled to depart within 24 hours beginning at the time the dangerous goods are unloaded at the air cargo terminal, subsection (1)(e) has effect as if the words “24 hours” were substituted by “72 hours” if—

The storage of a single type of Class 2 dangerous goods in packaged form in any industrial premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the dangerous goods does not exceed the industrial exempt quantity for that type of dangerous goods. (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The storage of a single type of Class 2 dangerous goods in packaged form in any special premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the dangerous goods does not exceed the general exempt quantity or any special exempt quantity (whichever quantity is larger) for that type of dangerous goods. (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The storage of a single type of Class 2 dangerous goods in packaged form in any general premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the dangerous goods does not exceed the general exempt quantity for that type of dangerous goods. (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The conveyance of a single type of Class 2 dangerous goods in packaged form is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the dangerous goods does not exceed the general exempt quantity for that type of dangerous goods. (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The use in industrial premises, general premises or special premises of a single type of Class 2 dangerous goods in packaged form the storage of which in those premises is, by virtue of this section, exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance is also exempt from the operation of that section.

The storage of more than one type of Class 2 dangerous goods in packaged form in any industrial premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if—

(Repealed L.N. 21 of 2021)

The storage of more than one type of Class 2 dangerous goods in packaged form in any special premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if—

The storage of more than one type of Class 2 dangerous goods in packaged form in any general premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if—

The conveyance of more than one type of Class 2 dangerous goods in packaged form is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The use in industrial premises, general premises or special premises of more than one type of Class 2 dangerous goods in packaged form the storage of which in those premises is, by virtue of this section, exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance is also exempt from the operation of that section.

Where a person stores a single type of Class 3 dangerous goods in packaged form in industrial premises or general premises, such storage by that person in those premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the dangerous goods so stored does not exceed the industrial exempt quantity or general exempt quantity (as the case may be) for that type of dangerous goods.

Where a person stores a single type of Class 3 dangerous goods in packaged form in special premises, such storage by that person in those premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the dangerous goods so stored does not exceed the general exempt quantity or special exempt quantity (whichever quantity is larger) for that type of dangerous goods.

The conveyance of a single type of Class 3 dangerous goods in packaged form is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the dangerous goods so conveyed does not exceed the general exempt quantity for that type of dangerous goods.

The use in industrial premises, general premises or special premises of a single type of Class 3 dangerous goods in packaged form the storage of which in those premises is, by virtue of this section, exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance is also exempt from the operation of that section.

Where a person stores more than one type of Class 3 dangerous goods in packaged form in industrial premises or general premises, such storage by that person in those premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

Where a person stores more than one type of Class 3 dangerous goods in packaged form in special premises, such storage by that person in those premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The conveyance of more than one type of Class 3 dangerous goods in packaged form is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The use in industrial premises, general premises or special premises of more than one type of Class 3 dangerous goods in packaged form the storage of which in those premises is, by virtue of this section, exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance is also exempt from the operation of that section.

Where a person stores Class 3A dangerous goods in packaged form in industrial premises, general premises or special premises, such storage by that person in those premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the dangerous goods so stored does not exceed the industrial exempt quantity, general exempt quantity or special exempt quantity (as the case may be) for the dangerous goods.

The conveyance of Class 3A dangerous goods in packaged form is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the dangerous goods so conveyed does not exceed the general exempt quantity for the dangerous goods.

The use in industrial premises, general premises or special premises of Class 3A dangerous goods in packaged form the storage of which in those premises is, by virtue of this section, exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance is also exempt from the operation of that section.

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Where a person stores a single type of dangerous goods in packaged form in industrial premises or general premises, such storage by that person in those premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the dangerous goods so stored does not exceed the industrial exempt quantity or general exempt quantity (as the case may be) for that type of dangerous goods.

Where a person stores a single type of dangerous goods in packaged form in special premises, such storage by that person in those premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the dangerous goods so stored does not exceed the general exempt quantity or special exempt quantity (whichever quantity is larger) for that type of dangerous goods.

(Repealed L.N. 21 of 2021)

The use in industrial premises, general premises or special premises of a single type of dangerous goods in packaged form the storage of which in those premises is, by virtue of this section, exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance is also exempt from the operation of that section.

This section applies to—

Where a person stores more than one type of dangerous goods in packaged form in industrial premises or general premises, such storage by that person in those premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

Where a person stores more than one type of dangerous goods in packaged form in special premises, such storage by that person in those premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

(Repealed L.N. 21 of 2021)

The use in industrial premises, general premises or special premises of more than one type of dangerous goods in packaged form the storage of which in those premises is, by virtue of this section, exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance is also exempt from the operation of that section.

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Where a person stores a single type of Schedule 2 dangerous goods in consumer packs in an uninhabited compartment, such storage by that person in that compartment is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the dangerous goods so stored does not exceed the consumer pack exempt quantity for the Class to which that type of dangerous goods belongs.

The storage of a single type of Schedule 2 dangerous goods in consumer packs in a warehouse compartment is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the dangerous goods so stored does not exceed the consumer pack (warehouse) exempt quantity for the Class to which that type of dangerous goods belongs.

The use in an uninhabited compartment of a single type of Schedule 2 dangerous goods in consumer packs the storage of which in that compartment is, by virtue of this section, exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance is also exempt from the operation of that section.

This section applies despite sections 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 concerning the storage and use of Schedule 2 dangerous goods in packaged form.

Where a person stores more than one type of Schedule 2 dangerous goods in consumer packs in an uninhabited compartment (whether or not belonging to the same Class), such storage by that person in that compartment is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The storage of more than one type of Schedule 2 dangerous goods in consumer packs in a warehouse compartment (whether or not belonging to the same Class) is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The use in an uninhabited compartment of more than one type of Schedule 2 dangerous goods in consumer packs the storage of which in that compartment is, by virtue of this section, exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance is also exempt from the operation of that section.

This section applies despite sections 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 concerning the storage and use of Schedule 2 dangerous goods in packaged form.

Schedule 2 dangerous goods in limited packs are exempt from the operation of section 10 of the Ordinance.

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Where a person stores one or more types of paint materials in packaged form in industrial premises, general premises or special premises, such storage by that person in those premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the aggregate quantity of all such types of paint materials so stored does not exceed 250 litres.

The conveyance of one or more types of paint materials in packaged form is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the aggregate quantity of all such types of paint materials so conveyed does not exceed 250 litres.

The use in industrial premises, general premises or special premises of one or more types of paint materials in packaged form the storage of which in those premises is, by virtue of this section, exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance is also exempt from the operation of that section.

Where a person stores alcoholic beverages in packaged form in industrial premises, general premises or special premises, such storage by that person in those premises is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the alcoholic beverages so stored does not exceed— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The conveyance of alcoholic beverages in packaged form is exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the quantity of the alcoholic beverages so conveyed does not exceed 12 500 litres. (L.N. 21 of 2021)

The use in industrial premises, general premises or special premises of alcoholic beverages in packaged form the storage of which in those premises is, by virtue of this section, exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance is also exempt from the operation of that section.

The storage, conveyance and use of any Schedule 2 dangerous goods contained in a receptacle permanently installed in and forming part of any machinery are exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the dangerous goods are used or intended to be used for the proper functioning of the machinery. (L.N. 21 of 2021)

Without limiting subsection (1), the storage, conveyance and use of any Schedule 2 dangerous goods are exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the dangerous goods are used as refrigerants and are contained in— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

Without limiting subsection (1), the storage, conveyance and use of any Schedule 2 dangerous goods contained in a fuel tank of a vehicle, vessel or aircraft or a fuel tank forming part of any other machinery are exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if the dangerous goods are used or intended to be used as fuel for— (L.N. 21 of 2021)

Where the storage, conveyance and use of any Schedule 2 dangerous goods are exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance under subsection (1), (2) or (3), the Schedule 2 dangerous goods are also exempt from the operation of section 10 of the Ordinance. (L.N. 21 of 2021)

Subject to subsection (2), Schedule 2 dangerous goods are exempt from the operation of the Ordinance if the dangerous goods are ingredients of a pharmaceutical product or medicine.

This section does not apply to—

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Subject to subsection (2), Schedule 2 dangerous goods are exempt from the operation of the Ordinance if the dangerous goods are ingredients of a proprietary Chinese medicine or Chinese herbal medicine.

This section does not apply to—

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Subject to subsection (2), Schedule 2 dangerous goods are exempt from the operation of the Ordinance if the dangerous goods are ingredients of food or a sealed package of food.

This section does not apply to any Schedule 2 dangerous goods with UN number UN 3065.

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Class 2 dangerous goods are exempt from the operation of the Ordinance if the dangerous goods are contained in a lighting device to enable the device to operate.

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The storage and use of Class 3A dangerous goods in any premises are exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance if—

If the storage and use of any Class 3A dangerous goods are exempt from the operation of section 6 of the Ordinance under subsection (1), any of the dangerous goods that are contained in the approved tank are also exempt from the operation of section 10 of the Ordinance.

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Subject to subsection (2), any dangerous goods which are materials within the meaning of pyrotechnic special effects material under section 2 of the Entertainment Special Effects Ordinance (Cap. 560) (but not the manufacture of such dangerous goods) are exempt from the operation of the Ordinance.

This section does not affect the application of the Dangerous Goods (Government Explosives Depots) Regulations (Cap. 295 sub. leg. D) or the Dangerous Goods (Shipping) Regulation 2012 (Cap. 295 sub. leg. F) in relation to any pyrotechnic special effects material. (E.R. 2 of 2012)

The Director of Fire Services may, in respect of any Schedule 2 dangerous goods or Class 9A dangerous goods or prohibited goods on land, grant an exemption, for a specific case or a specific person, from the operation of section 6, 7 or 10 of the Ordinance. (L.N. 21 of 2021)

An exemption may be granted under this section subject to any conditions the Director of Fire Services specifies.

The Director of Fire Services may vary or revoke any exemption granted under subsection (1).