Singapore legislation

Clause 61

of Pawnbrokers Bill

Clause 61

Forfeiture and effect

(1)

A pledge is forfeited one month after the pawnbroker serves a notice of forfeiture in accordance with sections 62 and 63, unless it is earlier redeemed.

(2)

When a pledge is forfeited —

(a)

the pledge becomes the pawnbroker’s absolute property; and

(b)

the loan and any profit secured on the pledge are deemed to be fully repaid.