Singapore legislation

Section 7

of Martial Arts Instruction Act

Section 7

Presumptive proof of membership, partnership, etc., of a martial art association

(1)

Where any books, accounts, writings, seals, banners or insignia of or relating to or purporting to relate to a martial art association are found in the possession of a person, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the person is an officer or employee or a member of the association, and the association shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, to be in existence at the time the books, accounts, writings, seals, banners or insignia are so found.

(2)

When any books, accounts, lists of members or partners or seals of or relating to a martial art association are found in the possession of a person, it shall be further presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the person assists in the management of the association.