Cap. 57activeordinance

Employment Ordinance

僱傭條例

Full legislation

s.55

Withdrawal of exemption

(1)
The Commissioner may, at any time, withdraw an exemption granted under
section 54
if he is satisfied that the employment agency has ceased to be non-profit making or should not be so exempted in the public interest.
(2)
Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the grounds on which the Commissioner may withdraw an exemption shall include mutatis mutandis the grounds contained in
section 53(1)
on which he may refuse to issue or renew a licence or revoke a licence.
(3)
Where the Commissioner withdraws his exemption from any person under subsection (1) he shall notify such person in writing of the grounds for such withdrawal.
(4)
The holder of a certificate of exemption shall, within 14 days after he is notified under subsection (3) of the withdrawal of the Commissioner’s exemption, deliver the certificate of exemption, and every copy thereof, to the Commissioner.
(5)
No appeal shall lie under this Part against the decision of the Commissioner to withdraw an exemption granted to an employment agency.