S.L. 441.8 Art. 5Exemptions. Cap. 31.

(1) The Minister may, in certain special circumstances, by notice in the Gazette:

(a) grant an exemption to the minimum limit of business hours during which commercial premises may remain open to carry out commercial activities for the customers; and

(b) approve the opening of commercial premises on Sundays.

(2) In an event of a cultural, social or commercial nature held in any locality, there shall be an exemption from business hours if the event has been approved by the Commissioner of Police and the Local Council where the event is proposed to be held: Provided that the Minister may direct that an event shall not be held on the grounds of public safety or for public policy reasons.

(3) The provisions of sub-regulations (1) and (2) shall be without prejudice to any special provision made in relation to dispensaries under the Medical and Kindred Professions Ordinance.

(4) The provisions of sub-regulations (1) and (2) shall not be applicable to any commercial activity which is carried out in an airport, a sea passenger terminal, a hospital, a clinic, a residential home or from any part of a hotel.