Is Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order still in force?

Yes — Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order is currently in force.

When did Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order take effect?

Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order was first recorded in 1975.

How many regulations does Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order have?

Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order contains 4 regulations.

Where can I read the official version of Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order?

The official text of Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order

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Type: Subsidiary Legislation
Status: In force
Enacted: 1975
Sections: 4

Quick answer

About this subsidiary legislation

Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation MA-OR2 1975, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1975.

Regulation 1

Citation

This Order may be cited as the Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order.

Regulation 2

Exemption from section 51(1) of Act

Any signboard or notice displayed at any premises used by a medical practitioner for the purpose of the treatment of any disease or condition affecting the human body and any name card or letterhead belonging to a medical practitioner which contains words indicating —

(a)

his primary qualification in the normal abbreviated form and any other qualification in the appropriate abbreviated form as set out in the Schedule shall be exempt from section 51(1) of the Act; or

(b)

any of his qualifications or skill, other than the qualification mentioned in paragraph (a), shall be exempt from section 51(1) of the Act if the indication of the qualification or skill has been approved by the Director of Medical Services.

Regulation 3

Exemption from section 51(1) of Act for persons practising Malay, Chinese or Indian therapeutics

Any signboard or notice displayed at any premises used by a person for the practice of any system of therapeutics according to the Malay, Chinese or Indian method and any name card or letterhead belonging to a person practising such system of therapeutics which contains words indicating —

(a)

his academic or professional qualification shall be exempt from section 51(1) of the Act; or

(b)

any of his qualifications or skill, other than his academic or professional qualification, shall be exempt from section 51(1) of the Act if the indication of the qualification or skill has been approved by the Director of Medical Services.

Regulation 4

Exemption from section 51(1) of Act for public authorities or persons with approval of Minister

Any advertisement published by any public authority and any advertisement published by any person with the approval of the Minister shall be exempt from section 51(1) of the Act.

Common questions

What is Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order?: Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation MA-OR2 1975, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1975.
Is Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order still in force?: Yes — Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order is currently in force.
When did Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order take effect?: Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order was first recorded in 1975.
How many regulations does Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order have?: Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order contains 4 regulations.
Where can I read the official version of Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order?: The official text of Medicines (Advertisement) (Exemption) Order is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.