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Public urged to observe fire safety and keep countryside clean
Monday, September 24, 2007
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (September 24) reminded people to observe fire safety and keep the countryside clean during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
"Visitors should not release any Hung Ming lanterns, and be extremely careful with barbecue fire as well as candle-lit lanterns in the countryside," he said.
"It is an offence under the Forests and Countryside Ordinance to illegally light a fire or release a Hung Ming lantern in country parks and open countryside."
"Anyone who contravenes the ordinance is liable to a maximum fine of $25,000 and one year's imprisonment."
The spokesman also urged visitors to keep the countryside clean. Anyone who commits a littering offence in the country park area is liable to a fixed penalty of $1,500.
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