Singapore legislation

Clause 30

of Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Bill

Clause 30

Composition of offences

(1)

The Director or any public officer authorised by him may, in his discretion, compound any offence under this Act which is prescribed as a compoundable offence by collecting from a person reasonably suspected of having committed the offence a sum not exceeding $2,000.

(2)

On payment of such sum of money, no further proceedings shall be taken against that person in respect of the offence.

(3)

All sums collected under this section shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.

Clause 30 — Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Bill