Singapore legislation

Clause 12

of Civil Defence Shelter Bill

Clause 12

Permitted uses

(1)

The owner or occupier of any part of a building which consists of a shelter may, at any time other than the period when an order made under section 1(3) is in operation, use such part of the building for such purposes as may be —

(a)

prescribed by the regulations;

(b)

approved by the Commissioner in writing; or

(c)

allowed under any other written law.

(2)

No person shall change the use of any part of any building which consists of a shelter without the prior approval in writing of the Commissioner.

(3)

Any person who fails to comply with this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $500 for every day or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction.