THE get-tough methods of the Urban Council's Liquor Licensing Board may soon spread to other fields, it was revealed at the weekend.
A secret document sent to Lai See shows that the board's hard-line techniques could be adopted by bodies which grant licences to cinemas in Hongkong.
Since it was shown to us by someone in the hospitality industry, it may of course be a spoof to make a point.
Cinema Licensing Bill.
1. All new cinemas must be up and running for six months, pulling in capacity crowds and working at full stretch so that they are suitable for inspection.
2. During this period NO films or visual matter of any sort will be shown.
3. After six months of successful film-free operation, the tribunal may grant a licence to the cinema to begin showing movies.