Singapore legislation

Clause 13

of Societies Bill

Clause 13

Use of symbol, flag, etc.

(1)

No registered society shall use any flag, symbol, emblem, badge or other insignia without the consent in writing of the Registrar or an Assistant Registrar.

(2)

Any person aggrieved by the refusal of the Registrar or an Assistant Registrar to the use of a flag, symbol, emblem, badge or other insignia may appeal against that decision to the Minister whose decision shall be final.

(3)

In any case where a registered society uses a flag, symbol, emblem, badge or other insignia in contravention of the provisions of subsection (1) of this section —

(a)

the officers of the society; and

(b)

all persons managing or assisting in the management of such society,shall be deemed to be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both such fine and imprisonment.

Clause 13 — Societies Bill | laws.sg