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Sale of Commercial Properties Act 1979
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Sale of Commercial Properties Act 1979

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1Short title
2Interpretation
3Prohibition on sale of any commercial property without building approval
4Option to purchase
5Terms and conditions in agreement for sale and purchase
5APrevention of money laundering, proliferation financing and terrorism financing
5BRecord keeping
5CProgrammes and measures to prevent money laundering, proliferation financing and terrorism financing
5DPersons disqualified from being substantial shareholder of developer
5EPersons disqualified from being in responsible position
6Penalty
7Power to give directions
7APower to require production of documents, etc.
8Controller may issue directions when developer has not sought direction of Registrar under section 16 of Land Titles Act, etc.
9Offences committed by body corporate
9AComposition of offences
10Rules
11Exemptions
12Jurisdiction of District and Magistrate’s Courts to try offence

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