Singapore legislation

Section 18

of Arms and Explosives Act 1913

Section 18

Provision upon death or bankruptcy, etc., of licensee

(1)

If a person licensed to import any guns, arms or explosives dies or becomes bankrupt or becomes mentally incapable or otherwise disabled, the person carrying on the business of that licensee shall not be liable to any penalty or forfeiture for acting under the licence during such reasonable time as is necessary to allow that person to make an application to the Licensing Officer for a new licence.

(2)

The person carrying on the business of the licensee mentioned in subsection (1) is deemed to be the holder of the licence for all purposes under this Act, and to be liable in the same way as if the person were the original holder of the licence until a new licence is issued.

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