Singapore legislation

Section 59

of Medicines Act 1975

Section 59

Seizure or detention of goods subject to prohibition or restriction

(1)

Any imported goods are deemed to be imported contrary to a prohibition or restriction for the time being in force with respect to them if —

(a)

they are medicinal products or medicinal substances of any description or falling within a class specified in an order made by the Minister for the purposes of this section; and

(b)

they are imported in the circumstances specified in that order.

(2)

Any exported goods are deemed to be exported contrary to a prohibition or restriction for the time being in force with respect to them if —

(a)

they are medicinal products or medicinal substances of any description or falling within a class specified in an order made by the Minister for the purposes of this section; and

(b)

they are exported in the circumstances specified in that order.

(3)

An officer of customs or police officer may seize and detain any goods subject to a prohibition or restriction imposed by an order made under this section.

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