Singapore legislation

Clause 59

of Penal Code (Amendment) Bill

Clause 59

Amendment of section 336

Section 336 of the Penal Code is amended by deleting the words “shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 months, or with fine which may extend to $250, or with both.” and substituting the following words:“shall be punished —

(a)

in the case of a rash act, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine which may extend to $2,500, or with both; or

(b)

in the case of a negligent act, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 months, or with fine which may extend to $1,500, or with both.”.