Is Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill still in force?

Yes — Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.

When did Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill take effect?

Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1969.

How many clauses does Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill have?

Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill contains 4 clauses.

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

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

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Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1969
Sections: 4

Quick answer

About this bill

Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 21 1969, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1969.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

This Act may be cited as the Moneylenders (Amendment) Act, 1969, and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

Amendment of section 2

Section 2 of the Moneylenders Ordinance, 1959 (hereinafter in this Act referred to as “the Ordinance”) is hereby amended by deleting the full-stop appearing at the end of paragraph (d) of the definition of “moneylender” therein and substituting therefor the expression “; or”, and by inserting immediately thereafter the following paragraph: —“(e)any finance company licensed under the Finance Companies Act, 1967 (Act 43 of 1967);”.

Clause 3

Amendment of section 5

Subsection (5) of section 5 of the Ordinance is hereby deleted and the following substituted therefor: —“(5) Every licence shall come into operation on the date specified therein and shall be valid for a period of twelve months.”.

Clause 4

Amendment of section 17

Section 17 of the Ordinance is hereby amended —

(a)

by deleting the word “and” appearing at the end of paragraph (a) thereof; and

(b)

by deleting the full-stop appearing at the end of paragraph (b) thereof and substituting therefor the expression “; and”, and by inserting immediately thereafter the following paragraph: —“(c)the note or memorandum is presented for stamping within seven days after its execution.”.

Common questions

What is Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill?: Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 21 1969, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1969.
Is Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1969.
How many clauses does Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill have?: Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill contains 4 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.