Clause 30
Composition of offences
of Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Bill
BillNot in forceProvision 30 of 36
Clause 30
(1)
The Director or any public officer authorised by him may, in his discretion, compound any offence under this Act which is prescribed as a compoundable offence by collecting from a person reasonably suspected of having committed the offence a sum not exceeding $2,000.
(2)
On payment of such sum of money, no further proceedings shall be taken against that person in respect of the offence.
(3)
All sums collected under this section shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.