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词条 Alcohol laws of Hong Kong
释义

  1. Alcohol sales

  2. For consumption on-premises

  3. Drinking age

  4. Drunk driving

  5. References

  6. External links

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The alcohol laws of Hong Kong are consistent with those of most common law jurisdictions, but the sale of alcohol is more liberal than countries like Canada. It is strict when compared to China (prior to 2006) and Macau where there is no legal drinking age.[1][2]

Alcohol sales

Alcohol is available at licensed restaurants (any size), bars, clubs and many food retailers (mostly supermarkets). The Liquor Licensing Board of Hong Kong is responsible for licensing of alcohol serving establishments.

For consumption on-premises

The sale of liquor on a premises for consumption on that premises is not subject to any restriction on sale hours unless a special condition limiting hours is imposed by the Liquor Licensing Board on the liquor licence Cap 109 B laws of Hong Kong reg 17.[3]

There are further restrictions if the premises are employing persons under the drinking age therein as to when they can work. There is no age restriction on drinking at a private residence or on drinking age at locations that are not the subject of liquor licenses. No licensee shall permit any person under the age of 18 years to drink any intoxicating liquor on any licensed premises - under Regulation 28.

Drinking age

No licensee shall permit any person under the age of 18 years to drink any intoxicating liquor on any licensed premises. this is the primary legislation in Hong Kong under the DUTIABLE COMMODITIES (LIQUOR) REGULATIONS that speaks to the age at which a person may consume liquor in a premises that is the subject of a liquor licence: there are no other age restrictions on liquor consumption in Hong Kong, however, some retailers do limit sale of liquor at shops by age; others do not. There is no obligation on retailers to refuse to sell liquor to a person on the grounds of age. This was all law until 2013. In 2013 the Hong Kong Commission of Intoxication stated that a minor may purchase and consume alcohol if the vendor has not obtained a permit.[4]

Drunk driving

The law against what is known as drink driving, impaired driving in Hong Kong is strictly enforced. Hong Kong's maximum blood alcohol level (BAL) is 55 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, or 0.22 mg alcohol per litre breath alcohol content (BrAC).[5]

With effect from 9 February 2009, police officers in uniform can require a person who is driving or attempting to drive a vehicle on a road to conduct a breath test without the need for reasonable suspicion. In the new random breath test operations, the Police will use pre-screening devices to conduct the test to reduce delay and inconvenience to drivers.

Fines for drivers found impaired:

  • Maximum fine of HK$25,000 and imprisonment for 3 years
  • Disqualification from driving for not less than 3 months on first conviction and not less than 2 years on second or subsequent conviction
  • Mandated to attend a driving improvement course
  • Incur 10 driving offence points

(The same penalty applies for failing to provide specimens for breath, blood or urine tests without reasonable excuse).

Source: Transport Department [6]

References

1. ^{{Cite web |url=http://www.drinkingagelaws.com/ |title=Drinking Laws |access-date=2008-06-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612101844/http://www.drinkingagelaws.com/ |archive-date=2008-06-12 |dead-url=yes |df= }}
2. ^{{Cite web |url=http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/153/entertainment/Far-East-Asia/Macau.html |title=Food and Drink |access-date=2008-06-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611123423/http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/153/entertainment/Far-East-Asia/Macau.html |archive-date=2008-06-11 |dead-url=yes |df= }}
3. ^http://www.legislation.gov.hk/eng/home.htm{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
4. ^{{cite web|title=Alcoholic beverage consumption by minors|url=http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201311/20/P201311200384.htm|website=www.info.gov.hk|accessdate=31 October 2016}}
5. ^{{Cite web |url=http://www.hkmenshealth.com/eng/lifestyle/drink.asp |title=Drink smart |access-date=2008-06-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517100310/http://www.hkmenshealth.com/eng/lifestyle/drink.asp#6 |archive-date=2008-05-17 |dead-url=yes |df= }}
6. ^{{Cite web |url=http://www.td.gov.hk/road_safety/drink_driving/the_penalties_/index.htm |title=The Costs of Drink Driving |access-date=2008-06-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916111133/http://www.td.gov.hk/road_safety/drink_driving/the_penalties_/index.htm |archive-date=2008-09-16 |dead-url=yes |df= }}

External links

  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20080603155023/http://www.fehd.gov.hk/LLB_web/llb_home.html Liquor Licensing Board of Hong Kong]
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