Singapore legislation
Clause 29
Clause 29
Offence if foreign influence restraining order not complied with
(1)
If a foreign influence restraining order against a designated entity is not complied with —
the entity commits an offence; and
each person who is a member of the governing body of the entity when the non‑compliance took place, or at any time while the non‑compliance was ongoing, also commits an offence.
(2)
To avoid doubt, a person’s liability under subsection (1)(b) is not affected by the fact that the person is or may be liable to be removed under a removal direction or a foreign influence restraining order.
(3)
In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1)(a), it is a defence for the accused to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that the accused took all reasonable steps to comply with the foreign influence restraining order.
(4)
In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1)(b), it is a defence for the accused to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that the accused took all reasonable steps to ensure that the entity complies with the foreign influence restraining order.
(5)
A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction —
to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and
in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both.