BILLIARDS HALL RESTRICTIONS RELAXED

The Leisure & Cultural Services Department announced today that applications will be considered from licensed billiards establishments for a relaxation of entry restrictions for youngsters. Applications can be made from February 25.

The relaxations would include lowering the minimum age for entry to licensed billiards establishments from 16 to 8; changing hours of restricted entry for young patrons to eight hours (11pm to 7am) from the current 14 hours (8pm to 10am); and permitting those wearing school uniforms to enter such establishments.

Based on the discussions of a working group formed last year to explore measures aimed at promoting the development of billiards in Hong Kong, the department will relax the entry restrictions for establishments that meet requirements outlined in the Places of Amusement Regulation.

Factors that will be considered in the processing of applications include the operational situation and surrounding environment of establishments, as well as their facilities and other activities on their premises.

Contact the department’s Licensing & Prosecution Unit on 2601 8799 or by email at lpu@lcsd.gov.hk.

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