Singapore legislation

Section 16

of Societies Act 1966

Section 16

Penalty for inciting, etc., person to become member of unlawful society

Amended by15/200415/2004

(1)

Any person who incites, induces or invites another person to become a member of, or to assist in the management of, an unlawful society shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both.

Amended by15/2004

(2)

Any person who uses any violence, threat or intimidation towards any person in order to induce him to become a member of, or to assist in the management of, an unlawful society shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to both.

Amended by15/2004

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