Singapore legislation
Section 6
Section 6
Restriction on use of words “housing developer” and on use of certain other words
(1)
Except with the Controller’s written consent, a person or body of persons (whether incorporated or unincorporated), not being a licensed housing developer, must not assume or use in relation to a business or any part of a business carried on by the person or body of persons the words “housing developer” or any of its derivatives or any word indicating the carrying on of housing development.
(2)
Any person or body of persons, not being a licensed housing developer, who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both.