Singapore legislation

Clause 78

of Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Bill

Clause 78

Obstructing employee, etc., of Authority

(1)

The Authority, or an officer or employee thereof authorised in writing by the Authority, may enter at any reasonable time any premises occupied by the airport licensee or a lessee of the airport licensee for the purpose of —

(a)

ascertaining whether there is, or has been, a contravention of this Act; or

(b)

ascertaining whether any of the functions conferred by this Act on the Authority or the Minister should or may be exercised.

(2)

Having entered any such premises under subsection (1), the Authority, or an officer or employee thereof authorised in writing by the Authority, may —

(a)

inspect any books, documents or other records relating to the business of the airport licensee or the lessee in providing airport services and facilities;

(b)

make copies of, or records of any information contained in, any such books, documents or other records; or

(c)

take photographs of the premises and any property or material found thereon.

(3)

Any person who refuses to give access to, or wilfully obstructs, hinders or delays —

(a)

any member, officer or employee of the Authority; or

(b)

any authorised officer,in the performance and execution of any matter or thing which he is authorised to do by this section or under this Act shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both.

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