Singapore legislation
Clause 8
Clause 8
Repeal of sections 15, 16 and 17 and re-enactment of sections 15 and 16
Sections 15, 16 and 17 of the principal Act are repealed and the following sections substituted therefor:“Presumptions
15. Where in any proceedings under this Act any instruments or appliances for gaming are found in any place entered under this Act or upon any person found in such place, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the place is a common gaming house and that it is so kept, used or permitted to be used by the owner or occupier thereof and that any other person found in such place or escaping from it is gaming therein.Obstruction of police officers
16. Any person who obstructs any police officer in the exercise of any powers under this Act shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both.”.