Is Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill still in force?

Yes — Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.

When did Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill take effect?

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1979.

How many clauses does Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill have?

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill contains 5 clauses.

Where can I read the official version of Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill?

The official text of Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1979
Sections: 5

Quick answer

About this bill

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 27 1979, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1979.

Clause 1

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act, 1979.

Clause 2

Amendment of section 33

Section 33 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1973 (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the principal Act) is amended —

(a)

by deleting the word “subsection” in the third line of subsection (2A) thereof and substituting therefor the words “subsection (1) or”; and

(b)

by deleting the word “two” in the fourth line of the proviso to subsection (6) thereof and substituting therefor the word “three”.

Clause 3

Amendment of section 33C

Section 33C of the principal Act is amended by inserting, immediately after subsection (3) thereof, the following subsection: —“(4) On proof to his satisfaction that the presence at any place of an inmate is required in the interests of justice, or for the purpose of any inquiry, or in the public interest or in the interest of the inmate, the Superintendent may order that the inmate be taken to that place.”.

Clause 4

New section 33E

The principal Act is amended by inserting, immediately after section 33D thereof, the following section: —“Inmates deemed to be in legal custody33E.—

(1)

Every inmate shall be deemed to be in the legal custody of the approved institution in which he is for the time being detained.(2) An inmate shall be deemed to be in legal custody —

(a)

while he is confined in, or is being taken to or from, an approved institution; or

(b)

while he is for any other reason outside an approved institution in the custody or under the control of an officer of the approved institution; or

(c)

while he is being taken to any place to which he is required or authorised by or under this Act to be taken, or is kept in custody in pursuance of any such requirement or authorisation.”.

Clause 5

Amendment of section 34

Section 34 of the principal Act is amended by inserting, immediately after the word “inmates” in paragraph (o) of subsection (1) thereof, the words “and for the granting of leave to inmates for the purpose of their employment outside an approved institution”.

Common questions

What is Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill?: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 27 1979, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1979.
Is Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1979.
How many clauses does Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill have?: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill contains 5 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.