Singapore legislation

Section 7

of Singapore Tourism Board Act 1963

Section 7

Functions of Board

(1)

The functions of the Board are —

(a)

to develop and promote Singapore as a travel and tourist destination;

(b)

to advise the Government on matters relating to travel and tourism;

(c)

to enhance the travel and tourism sector’s contribution to the Singapore economy; and

(d)

to exercise licensing and regulatory functions in respect of any tourism enterprises that the Board may determine.

(2)

In addition to the functions of the Board under subsection (1), the Board may undertake any other functions that the Minister may assign to the Board and in so doing the Board is deemed to be fulfilling the purposes of this Act, and the provisions of this Act apply to the Board in respect of such functions.

(3)

Nothing in this section is to be construed as imposing on the Board, directly or indirectly, any form of duty or liability enforceable by proceedings before any court.

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