Is Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill still in force?

Yes — Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.

How many clauses does Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill have?

Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.

Where can I read the official version of Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill?

The official text of Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1988
Sections: 2

Quick answer

About this bill

Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 1 1988, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1988.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

This Act may be cited as the Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Act 1988 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

Repeal and re-enactment of section 17

Section 17 of the Newspaper and Printing Presses Act is repealed and the following section substituted therefor:“Prohibition on reproduction of declared foreign newspapers for sale or distribution17.—

(1)

No person shall reproduce for sale or distribution in Singapore any copy of a declared foreign newspaper without the prior approval of the Minister.(2) The Minister may grant his approval under subsection (1) subject to such conditions as he may impose or may refuse to grant or revoke such approval without assigning any reason.(3) Any person who has been granted approval by the Minister under subsection (2) to reproduce copies of a declared foreign newspaper shall not make any profit as a result of the sale or distribution of copies of the declared foreign newspaper so reproduced but shall be permitted to recover the cost of production and services connected with the sale and distribution of such copies.(4) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (3), or fails to comply with any of the conditions imposed under subsection (2), shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both.(5) Copies of a declared foreign newspaper reproduced with the approval of the Minister pursuant to subsection (2) shall not constitute an infringement of copyright.”.

Common questions

What is Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill?: Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 1 1988, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1988.
Is Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1988.
How many clauses does Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill have?: Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Newspaper and Printing Presses (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.