Singapore legislation

Clause 102

of Environmental Public Health Bill

Clause 102

Authorised officers may demand names and addresses in certain cases

(1)

Any person who is charged by any police officer, public health officer or public officer authorised in writing in that behalf by the Commissioner with any offence under this Act or any regulations made thereunder shall on demand give his name and address and other proof of identity to the police officer, public health officer or public officer, if so required.

(2)

The occupier of any premises shall, if required by any police officer, public health officer or public officer authorised in writing in that behalf by the Commissioner, give his name and other proof of identity and the name and address of the owner of the premises, if known.

(3)

Any person who contravenes this section or wilfully mis-states his name and address or the name and address of the owner of any premises shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $300.