Singapore legislation

Section 351

of Copyright Act 2021

Section 351

Inspecting, or removing sample of, seized goods

(1)

In this section, “relevant person” means —

(a)

in relation to goods seized under Subdivision (2) — the person who made the request to seize; and

(b)

in relation to goods seized under Subdivision (3) — a person who may make a request to continue detention in respect of those goods (whether or not a request is made).

(2)

The Director‑General may permit the dealer or a relevant person to —

(a)

inspect the seized goods; or

(b)

subject to subsection (3), remove a sample of the seized goods for inspection.

(3)

Before a person removes a sample of the seized goods for inspection, the person must give a written undertaking to the Director‑General that the person will —

(a)

return the sample to the Director‑General at a specified time; and

(b)

take reasonable care to prevent damage to the sample.

(4)

If the Director‑General permits a relevant person to inspect or remove a sample from the seized goods under this section, the Director‑General is not liable to the dealer for any loss and damage suffered by the dealer because of —

(a)

any damage caused to any of the seized goods during the inspection; or

(b)

anything done by the relevant person or any other person to, or in relation to, the sample (including any use made of the sample).