Singapore legislation

Section 18

of Martial Arts Instruction Act

Section 18

Martial art association using a triad ritual to be deemed an unlawful martial art association

(1)

Every martial art association, whether it is registered or not, which uses a triad ritual shall be deemed to be an unlawful martial art association.

(2)

Any person found in possession of or having the custody or control of any book, account, writing, seal, flag, banner, symbol, emblem, badge or insignia of or relating to any triad martial art association or branch of a triad martial art association, whether the association or branch is established in Singapore or not, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $3,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both.

(3)

Every offence under subsection (2) shall be deemed to be a non-bailable offence within the meaning of the Criminal Procedure Code [Cap. 68].