Singapore legislation

Clause 44

Authorised persons may make forcible entry

(1)

When any place liable to inspection under section 38 is closed, any person residing in or being in charge of such place shall, on demand by any authorised person, allow him free entry thereto and afford all reasonable facilities for a search therein.

(2)

If entry to such place cannot be obtained, any authorised person may —

(a)

break open any outer or inner door or window of any place;

(b)

forcibly enter such place and every part thereof; or

(c)

remove by force any obstruction to such entry or search.

(3)

Any person who refuses any such entry or in any way prevents or obstructs any authorised person in effecting an entrance or search under this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.

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