### Consular Relations Ordinance 《領事關係條例》

8. Application of national laws
(1) Nothing in this Ordinance or an order made under section 4 shall prejudice the operation of—
(a) the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China Concerning Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities in Schedule 5 to the Promulgation of National Laws 1997 (L.N. 379 of 1997)@; or
(b) the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China Concerning Consular Privileges and Immunities in Schedule 3 to the Promulgation of National Laws (No. 2) 1997 (L.N. 386 of 1997)#.
(2) If there is any conflict or inconsistency between—
(a) a provision of this Ordinance or of an order made under section 4; and
(b) the Regulations referred to in subsection (1)(a) or (b),
then that provision shall be construed subject to the Regulations and shall be so construed as to be consistent with the international rights and obligations of the Central People’s Government.
Editorial Note:
@ Please see Instrument A402.
# Please see Instrument A403.

15. (Omitted as spent—E.R. 1 of 2015)

### Mass Transit Railway By-laws 《香港鐵路附例》

1. Citation
These by-laws may be cited as the Mass Transit Railway By-laws.

### Mass Transit Railway By-laws 《香港鐵路附例》

3. Admission
(1) The Corporation reserves the right to refuse to admit any person onto the railway premises or any part thereof at any time.
(2) The Corporation may open or close any entrance to or exit from any station or platform or any part of the paid area or any other part of the railway premises at such times as it considers expedient without incurring any liability to any person for any loss or damage however arising as a result thereof. (L.N. 201 of 1994)

3A. Authorized crossing places and conditions of crossing
The Corporation may by notice stipulate periods or times at which a crossing place for animals, persons, motor vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles or other conveyances may be used over the railway premises or any part thereof and the conditions upon which such crossing place may be used.
(L.N. 156 of 2007)

4. Trespass
(1) No person, unless otherwise authorized by the Corporation, shall—
(a) enter into or upon any part of the railway premises, other than those parts clearly defined by means of notices, indicators and other directions for the use of persons using, or intending to use the railway; or (L.N. 201 of 1994)
(b) enter or leave such parts other than by proper use of such gates, barriers or turnstiles (if any) provided for such entry or exit.
(2) (Repealed L.N. 201 of 1994)(3) A person shall be responsible for any injury, loss or damage caused to the Corporation’s property or staff or to any other person or property by such person or by any article or animal brought by him onto the railway premises and he shall indemnify the Corporation from and against any liability to any other person resulting therefrom.

4A. No vehicles, animals, etc. to be brought across the railway premises
No person shall pass or attempt to bring, pass, drive or conduct any motor vehicle, bicycle, motorcycle or other similar conveyance or any handcart, barrow or similar conveyance or any thing including animals across the railway premises or any part thereof at any time except by notice published by or on behalf of the Corporation under this by-law nor shall any such person omit to shut or refasten any gate, door, chain or barrier as soon as he and any conveyance, animal or other thing has passed through the same.
(L.N. 156 of 2007)

4B. Unauthorized structures
No person shall cause, permit or suffer any kind of building or structure to be constructed or erected upon or remain upon the railway premises without the written authority of the Corporation.
(L.N. 156 of 2007; E.R. 6 of 2019)

### Mass Transit Railway By-laws 《香港鐵路附例》

5. Damage to railway premises, trains, plant and equipment
No person shall improperly touch, use, meddle, damage or otherwise interfere with—
(a) any machine or equipment, or any part thereof, used or employed in or upon any part of the railway premises;
(b) any locomotive, train, carriage, truck or any other conveyance or any equipment thereon used or employed on or in connexion with the railway;
(ba) any tracks, rails and supporting system including fastenings, fixtures, baseplates, plinths, sleepers and ballast; (L.N. 201 of 1994; L.N. 156 of 2007)
(bb) any gate, door, chain, wall, fence, barrier or other erection constructed or erected in or upon any part of the railway premises; (L.N. 156 of 2007)
(bc) any building and structure constructed or erected in or upon on any part of the railway premises; or (L.N. 156 of 2007)
(c) any electrical plant, overhead wiring or other form of electrical installation or equipment of any nature whatsoever used or employed in or upon any part of the railway.

6. Sewage etc. not to be placed on railway premises
No person shall cause, permit or suffer— (L.N. 156 of 2007)
(a) any sewage, drainage or other offensive matter to flow onto or enter or be placed on any part of the railway premises;
(b) any kind of construction materials, construction plant or equipment to be deposited on or otherwise come upon and remain upon or pass across the railway premises except with the written authority of the Corporation; or
(c) the water or contents of any reservoir, tank, ponds, duct or water or other container under the control of the Corporation or forming part of or being upon the railway premises or any part thereof to be used, abstracted or polluted in any way.
(L.N. 201 of 1994; L.N. 156 of 2007)

7. Rubbish etc. not to be thrown on or from railway premises
No person shall deposit or throw, or cause to be deposited or thrown, at, on or from the railway premises any glass, stone, missile or any rubbish or other offensive or waste matter.

8. Improper use of emergency equipment
No person, unless otherwise authorized by the Corporation, shall activate any emergency or safety device on the railway premises save for the express purpose for which the same is provided and in accordance with the instructions printed thereon.