Singapore legislation

Section 19

Control of arms

The Minister may, during any period in which a proclamation under section 3 is in force in respect of any area in Singapore, if he is satisfied that it is expedient in the public interest to do so, from time to time, notwithstanding that licences or permits may have been issued under any written law in respect of such arms, by order, prohibit the use, possession or custody of arms in any part of Singapore for such period as may be specified in the order; and may at the same time give directions —

(a)

for the taking into custody of arms;

(b)

for the cancellation or suspension of licences or permits for arms for the period specified in the order;

(c)

for the giving of notice of the order to any person who in his opinion ought to have notice of it; and

(d)

generally for the carrying into effect of such order.

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