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Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill

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Type
Bill
Status
In force
Enacted
1980
Sections
2

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About this bill

Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 18 1980, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1980.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

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This Act may be cited as the Professional Engineers (Amendment) Act, 1980, and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

Amendment of section 8

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Section 8 of the Professional Engineers Act is amended —

(a)

by inserting, immediately before the words “University of Singapore” in paragraph (a) of subsection (1), the words “National University of Singapore or the”; and

(b)

by deleting subsection (2) and substituting the following: —“(2) Subject to subsection (2A) of this section, no person shall be entitled to registration under paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection (1) of this section unless he can satisfy the Board that he has had after obtaining his qualifications —

(a)

practical experience in engineering work at professional level for a continuous period of not less than two years and has passed such professional practice examination as may be prescribed or approved by the Board;

(b)

practical experience in engineering work of not less than five years, of which at least two years shall be practical experience gained in engineering work at professional level in Singapore; or

(c)

such practical experience in engineering work at professional level of not less than ten years as may be recognised by the Board.(2A) The Minister may after consultation with the Board exempt, subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, any person from the requirements of subsection (2) of this section.”.

Common questions

What is Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill?
Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 18 1980, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1980.
Is Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill still in force?
Yes — Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill take effect?
Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1980.
How many clauses does Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill have?
Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill?
The official text of Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.