Singapore legislation

Clause 24

of Endangered Species (Import and Export) Bill

Clause 24

Jurisdiction of court, etc.

(1)

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 68), a District Court shall have jurisdiction to try any offence under this Act and shall have power to impose the full penalty or punishment in respect of the offence.

(2)

For the purpose of section 133 of the Criminal Procedure Code and notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) thereof, a Magistrate may take cognizance of an offence under this Act upon receiving a complaint in writing and signed by the Director-General or an authorised officer.

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