Singapore legislation

Clause 8

of COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment) Bill

Clause 8

Amendment of section 8

Section 8 of the principal Act is amended —

(a)

by deleting the words “6(2) or 7(2) or (3)” in subsection (1) and substituting the words “5A(2), 6(2), 7(2) or (3) or 7A(5)”;

(b)

by inserting, immediately after paragraph (a) of subsection (4), the following paragraph:“(aa)the forfeiture of any consideration in breach of section 5A(2);”;

(c)

by deleting the words “any chattels leasing agreement, hire‑purchase agreement or retention of title agreement” in subsection (5)(a) and substituting the words “a contract”;

(d)

by deleting the words “a lease or licence of immovable property” in subsection (5)(b) and substituting the words “a contract”;

(e)

by deleting the words “re‑entry or forfeiture under a lease or licence of immovable property” in subsection (5)(c) and substituting the words “repossession, re‑entry or forfeiture under a contract”;

(f)

by inserting, immediately after subsection (5), the following subsection:“(6) The termination of any contract in breach of section 7A(5) is invalid.”; and

(g)

by deleting the words “6 or 7” in the section heading and substituting the words “5A, 6, 7 or 7A”.

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