Singapore legislation

Clause 25

Transitional provisions

(1)

For the purpose of the first appointment of the members of the Board under section 3, the reference in subsection (1)(b) of that section to a registered contact lens practitioner shall be read as a reference to any person who —

(a)

immediately prior to the appointed day, had been practising as a contact lens practitioner; and

(b)

possesses such degree, diploma or qualification in or in relation to optometry or contact lens practice which the Minister is satisfied renders him fit for appointment as a member of the Board.

(2)

Notwithstanding anything in this Act, every person who immediately before the appointed day has been practising as a contact lens practitioner shall be entitled to practise as a contact lens practitioner as if this Act had not been enacted —

(a)

for a period of one month from that day; and

(b)

if before the expiry of that period he applies for registration or for a provisional licence under this Act, until the date on which he is registered or a provisional licence is granted to him, or on which his application is refused or withdrawn.

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