Singapore legislation
Clause 179
Clause 179
Limitation of liability to fines and penalties
Except in any case where by reason of the act or omission complained of an injury or danger to health subsists at the date of the complaint no person shall be liable to any fine or penalty under this Ordinance or any rules or regulations made thereunder for any offence under this Ordinance unless the complaint respecting such offence is made within twelve months next after the date on which the commission of the offence first comes to the notice of the authority.