196. Acting as pilgrim broker without licence
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Any person who without a licence from the Minister acts as a pilgrim broker shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction for each offence to a fine not exceeding $2,000.[213
pilgrim broker
“pilgrim broker” means —(a)any person who is concerned in bringing into Singapore, any pilgrim, but does not include the owner, agent or master of the ship by which such pilgrim is brought into Singapore;(b)any person, other than the owner or agent of a ship, who buys and resells, or sells on commission, or negotiates or takes any reward for the purchase or sale of passage tickets for pilgrims;(c)any person who supplies or offers to supply lodging or board or any house accommodation to a pilgrim; and(d)any person who directly or indirectly for reward, gain or expectation thereof advises or influences or attempts to influence any pilgrim on any matter relating to his pilgrimage;