Singapore legislation

Section 48

of Pawnbrokers Act

Section 48

Jurisdiction of Courts

Amended by21/93

A District Court or Magistrate’s Court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine all offences under this Act or any rules made thereunder and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code [Cap. 68], shall have power to impose the full penalty or punishment in respect of any offence under this Act or any rules made thereunder.[46