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Trade Descriptions Ordinance - False trade descriptions of services or goods

Student A: We want to join tutorial classes taught by Chemistry King. Do you still have places?
Tutorial school staff:

Classes taught by Chemistry King? Sure, we have places!
Students, let’s begin the lesson.

Student B:

Where's Chemistry King?

Tutorial school staff:

He prepared the tutorial materials.

Students A & B:

You can do this?

Celebrity Bob Lam:

According to the newly amended Trade Descriptions  Ordinance,

Super:

The Trade Descriptions (Unfair Trade Practices) (Amendment) Ordinance 2012 is now in effect

Celebrity Bob Lam:

traders may violate the Ordinance if they apply false trade descriptions to services or goods

Super:

Maximum penalty: a fine of $500,000 and five years' imprisonment

Celebrity Bob Lam:

Get more details when shopping. Shop smart!

Super:

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