Singapore legislation
Clause 16
Clause 16
Restrictions in dealing in and import and export control of franking machines
(1)
Any person intending to apply to the Controller of Imports and Exports for permit to import, export or tranship any franking machine shall, before the application is made, obtain the written approval of the Postal Authority.
(2)
The Postal Authority may require the person making the application for the import, export or transhipment of any franking machine to produce the machine for testing by the Postal Authority, and all expenses incurred in connection therewith shall be borne by the person.
(3)
Where any franking machine has been imported without the written approval of the Postal Authority, it shall be re-exported or disposed of by the person who imported it in such manner as the Postal Authority may direct.
(4)
Any person who —
imports, exports or tranships any franking machine without the prior written approval of the Postal Authority; and (b)fails to comply with any direction of the Postal Authority made under subsection (3),shall be guilty of an offence.
(5)
Except with the written approval or permission of the Postal Authority, no person shall manufacture, deal in, sell, supply, distribute or offer to sell, supply or distribute any franking machine.
(6)
The Postal Authority may, in granting any written approval or permission under this section, impose such conditions as it thinks fit.
(7)
Any person who contravenes subsection (5) shall be guilty of an offence.