Singapore legislation

Clause 59

of Medicines Bill

Clause 59

Seizure or detention of goods subject to prohibition or restriction

(1)

Any imported goods shall be 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 such circumstances as are specified in that order.

(2)

Any exported goods shall be 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 such circumstances as are 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.