Hong Kong - Apply for Permit to Play Musical Instrument in Public

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Procedure

1. To apply for a Permit to Play Musical Instrument in Public, you will need to file an application with the Liquor and Miscellaneous Licensing Department.
2. A link to the application form is provided under 'Documents to Use' section which you can use to download it. Forms can also be obtained from the Police Licensing Office at 12/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters or from Police report rooms
3. Completed forms may either be submitted to the Police Licensing Office in person or via mail.
4. Applications are usually processed within 14 days.

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Required Documents

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Office Locations & Contacts

Liquor and Miscellaneous Licensing

12/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters,
1 Arsenal Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
(MTR Admiralty Station Exit D / Wan Chai Station Exit C)

Tel. No.:
Temporary Liquor Licence / Musical Instrument Permit: 2860 6052
Pawnbrokers Licence / Massage Establishment Licence : 2860 6524

Faxline: 2200 4325

Email:[email protected]

All enquiries relating to the application can be referred to the Senior Clerical Officer / Assistant Clerical Officer, Liquor and Miscellaneous Licensing at 2860 6523 / 2860 6524 or via email: [email protected].

Eligibility

Any person may apply in writing to the Commissioner of Police for the issuance of a Musical Instrument Permit (the permit).

Fees

The application for the permit is free of charge.

Validity

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Documents to Use

Application for Playing Musical Instrument Permit in Public Street or Road

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Processing Time

Applications are usually processed within 14 days.

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Need for the Document

According to the Summary Offences Ordinance, Cap. 228, s4(15), Laws of Hong Kong, no person shall play any musical instrument in any public street or road, except save under and in accordance with the conditions of any such general or special permit as the Commissioner of Police in his absolute discretion may issue.

Depending on the nature of performance or activity involving the playing of musical instruments in public place, such activity may also be regulated under Places of Public Entertainment Ordinance, Cap. 172, which falls within the purview of the Food and Environment Hygiene Department (FEHD).

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External Links

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