Singapore legislation
Clause 15
Clause 15
Repeal of sections 23 and 24 and re-enactment of section 24 as section 23, and new section 24
Sections 23 and 24 of the principal Act are repealed and the following sections substituted therefor:“Use of Merlion symbol
23. Any person who, without the permission of the Board, uses the Merlion symbol, a representation of which is set out in Part I of the First Schedule, or a symbol or representation so nearly resembling the Merlion symbol as to cause confusion in relation to it, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.Board’s symbol24.—
The Board shall have the exclusive right to the use of the Board’s symbol a representation of which is set out in Part II of the First Schedule.(2) Any person who, without the permission of the Board, uses the Board’s symbol, or a symbol or representation so nearly resembling the Board’s symbol as to cause confusion in relation to it, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.”.