Singapore legislation

Clause 16

of Infectious Diseases (Amendment No. 2) Bill

Clause 16

Repeal and re-enactment of sections 64 and 65

Sections 64 and 65 of the principal Act are repealed and the following sections substituted therefor:“Obstruction of persons executing power, etc.

64. Any person who —

(a)

in any way hinders or obstructs or assists in hindering or obstructing any person in the exercise of any powers conferred by this Act or any regulations made thereunder; or

(b)

being required to provide any information or documents under this Act or any regulations made thereunder (including as a condition of any order, notice or requirement made or given), provides any information or document which he knows to be false or misleading,shall be guilty of an offence.General penalties

65. Any person guilty of an offence under this Act for which no penalty is expressly provided shall —

(a)

in the case of a first offence, be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; and

(b)

in the case of a second or subsequent offence, be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.”.

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