Flag Day (Hong Kong)
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Flag Day in Hong Kong is a day on which public fundraising of charities takes place. Organised public fundraising in Hong Kong must be government-approved. Historically, it had been held on a Saturday. It is currently, however, organised to include Wednesdays. Flag selling hours starts from 07:00 in the morning to 12:30 in the afternoon.[1]
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[edit] Application Procedure
Any charitable organisation or person must obtain a Public Subscription Permit from the Social Welfare Department prior to performing any public fundraising activities.
[edit] Governing Ordinance
Government approval of flag day activities is enshrined in the government ordinance, specifically the Summary Offences Ordinance, Cap.228 Section 4(17)(i) in the Laws of Hong Kong. It states that any person or organisation organises, provides equipment for, or participates in any collection of money or sale or exchange for donation of badges, tokens or similar articles in a public place for charitable purpose, should apply for a permit from the Director of Social Welfare.[2]
[edit] Applicants
Most approved flag selling organisations are non-profit organisations. [3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Flag Selling Hours - Social Welfare Department
- ^ Public Subscription Permit - Social Welfare Department
- ^ Flag Selling Organisations - Social Welfare Department
