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Chapter 245PUBLIC ORDER ORDINANCE
Chapter 246COMPULSORY SERVICE ORDINANCE
Chapter 247OIL POLLUTION (LAND USE AND REQUISITION) ORDINANCE
Chapter 248POLICE FORCES (CHANGE OF TITLE) ORDINANCE
Chapter 249COMPANIES (RECONSTRUCTION OF RECORDS) ORDINANCE
Chapter 250COMMODITIES TRADING ORDINANCE
Chapter 251EMERGENCY POWERS (EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT INCORPORATION) ORDINANCE
Chapter 252ENFORCEMENT OF RIGHTS (EXTENSION OF TIME) ORDINANCE
Chapter 253VARIATION OF TRUSTS ORDINANCE
Chapter 254AUXILIARY FORCES PAY AND ALLOWANCES ORDINANCE
Chapter 255MOCK AUCTIONS ORDINANCE
Chapter 256LAND TRANSACTIONS (ENEMY OCCUPATION) ORDINANCE
Chapter 257PERPETUITIES AND ACCUMULATIONS ORDINANCE
Chapter 258MARRIAGE (WAR PERIOD) (VALIDITY) ORDINANCE
Chapter 259CONSULAR RELATIONS ORDINANCE
Chapter 260Protected Places (Safety) Ordinance
Chapter 261Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Ordinance
Chapter 262CHIT-FUND BUSINESSES (PROHIBITION) ORDINANCE
Chapter 263TRADE MARKS (EMERGENCY) ORDINANCE
Chapter 264OIL (CONSERVATION AND CONTROL) ORDINANCE
Chapter 265PEAK TRAMWAY ORDINANCE
Chapter 266MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS ORDINANCE
Chapter 267CONSULAR CONVENTIONS ORDINANCE
Chapter 268REGISTRATION OF LOCAL NEWSPAPERS ORDINANCE
Chapter 269TELEPHONE ORDINANCE
Chapter 270MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY CORPORATION ORDINANCE
Chapter 271LOANS (ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK) ORDINANCE
Chapter 272MOTOR VEHICLES INSURANCE (THIRD PARTY RISKS) ORDINANCE
Chapter 273THIRD PARTIES (RIGHTS AGAINST INSURERS) ORDINANCE
Chapter 274CROSS-HARBOUR TUNNEL (PASSAGE TAX) ORDINANCE
Chapter 275VENEREAL DISEASE ORDINANCE
Chapter 276MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY (LAND RESUMPTION AND RELATED PROVISIONS) ORDINANCE
Chapter 277AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS (MARKETING) ORDINANCE
Chapter 278MEDICAL (THERAPY, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH) ORDINANCE
Chapter 279EDUCATION ORDINANCE
Chapter 280TRAINING CENTRES ORDINANCE
Chapter 281MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE
Chapter 282EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ORDINANCE
Chapter 283HOUSING ORDINANCE
Chapter 284MISREPRESENTATION ORDINANCE
Chapter 285MINING ORDINANCE
Chapter 286ARMY AND ROYAL AIR FORCE LEGAL SERVICES ORDINANCE
Chapter 287JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS (REGULATION OF REPORTS) ORDINANCE
Chapter 288CORRUPT AND ILLEGAL PRACTICES ORDINANCE
Chapter 289TAX RESERVE CERTIFICATES ORDINANCE
Chapter 290ADOPTION ORDINANCE
CAP 290ADOPTION ORDINANCE
CAP 290AADOPTION RULES
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Cap 290AEmpowering section
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 1Citation
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 2Interpretation
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 2AApplication
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 3Notice of intention
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 4Proceedings to be disposed of in private
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 5Form of application
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 6Identity of applicant may be kept confidential
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 7Previous applications
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 8Director of Social Welfare to be guardian ad litem subject to rule 9
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 9Appointment of some other person as guardian ad litem
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 10Form of statement and consent
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 11Time for filing evidence
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 12Form of notice
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 13Guardian ad litem to investigate all relevant circumstances
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 14Information to be confidential
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 14AMode of application
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 15Appointment for hearing
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 16Notice of hearing
09/05/2008
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Cap 290A rule 17Appearance to show cause why order should not be made
01/07/1997
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Cap 290A rule 18Conduct of proceedings
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 19Form of order
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 20Copy of the order to be sent to Registrar of Births and Deaths and applicant
01/07/1997
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Cap 290A rule 21Copy of order not to be given to other persons
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 22Notification by guardian ad litem of making or refusal of order
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 23Application for further hearing by applicant
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 24Application for further hearing by guardian ad litem
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 25Amendment of adoption orders, and revocation of directions ex parte
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 26Notice of amendment to be sent to Registrar of Births and Deaths
01/07/1997
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Cap 290A rule 27Delegation of powers and duties
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 28Service of documents
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 29Persons who may attest documents and declarations outside Hong Kong
17/02/2012
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Cap 290A rule 30Making and notice of application
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 31Dismissal of application for adoption order
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A rule 31AApplication for an order passing care and control of infant
25/01/2006
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Cap 290A rule 32Practice and procedure of District Court and of Court of First Instance to apply
01/07/1997
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Cap 290A rule 33Court fees not charged
30/06/1997
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Cap 290A Sched 1
09/05/2008
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Cap 290A Sched 2ADDITIONAL MATTERS SUBJECT TO INVESTIGATION AND REPORT BY GUARDIAN AD LITEM
25/01/2006
CAP 290BCONVENTION ADOPTION (EXCLUSION) ORDER
CAP 290CIntercountry Adoption (Contracting States) Order
CAP 290DCONVENTION ADOPTION RULES
Chapter 291MARINE FISH (MARKETING) ORDINANCE
Chapter 292HONG KONG AIRPORT (REGULATIONS) ORDINANCE
Chapter 293CORPORATE BODIES CONTRACTS ORDINANCE
Chapter 294DISPOSAL OF UNCOLLECTED GOODS ORDINANCE
Chapter 295DANGEROUS GOODS ORDINANCE
Chapter 296RESERVED COMMODITIES ORDINANCE
Chapter 297Rehabilitation of Offenders Ordinance
Chapter 298PROBATION OF OFFENDERS ORDINANCE
Chapter 299WATCHMEN ORDINANCE
Chapter 300CROWN PROCEEDINGS ORDINANCE