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Public Entertainments (Classification of Arts Entertainments) (Exemption) Order 2016

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Subsidiary Legislation
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In force
Enacted
1958
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About this subsidiary legislation

Public Entertainments (Classification of Arts Entertainments) (Exemption) Order 2016 is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation PEA-S89-2016 1958, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1958.

Regulation 1

Citation and commencement

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This Order is the Public Entertainments (Classification of Arts Entertainments) (Exemption) Order 2016 and comes into operation on 1 March 2016.

Regulation 2

Definitions

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In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires —[Deleted by S 351/2024 wef 30/04/2024]“category 1 licence” means a licence issued or renewed, for a period of one year, by the Public Entertainment Licensing Officer, that authorises the licensee to —

(a)

provide any, or any combination, of the following public entertainments in a specified establishment:

(i)

any reproduction or transmission of recorded music or song, by any means other than telephony or radio telephony;

(ii)

any performance of gymnastics or acrobatics;

(iii)

any variety act; (iv)any performance of music, singing or dancing; and

(b)

allow customers to dance in the specified establishment;[Deleted by S 351/2024 wef 30/04/2024]“exempt film” has the meaning given by paragraph 3 of the Films (Classification — Exempt Films Other than Video Games) Notification 2019 (G.N. No. S 338/2019);“incidental arts entertainment” means an arts entertainment that —

(a)

is provided in connection with a public entertainment (not being an arts entertainment) in an event; and

(b)

is not a prominent feature or attraction in that event;[Deleted by S 351/2024 wef 30/04/2024]“permitted film” means —

(a)

an exempt film; or

(b)

any film that is made solely for karaoke singing and is classified, re-classified or deemed classified under section 15 of the Films Act 1981, so long as the conditions imposed in relation to the classification (if any) are satisfied;“scheduled arts entertainment” means an arts entertainment specified in the Schedule;“working day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday.

Definition

“category 1 licence” means a licence issued or renewed, for a period of one year, by the Public Entertainment Licensing Officer, that authorises the licensee to —

(a)

provide any, or any combination, of the following public entertainments in a specified establishment:

(i)

any reproduction or transmission of recorded music or song, by any means other than telephony or radio telephony;

(ii)

any performance of gymnastics or acrobatics;

(iii)

any variety act; (iv)any performance of music, singing or dancing; and

(b)

allow customers to dance in the specified establishment;

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Definition

“exempt film” has the meaning given by paragraph 3 of the Films (Classification — Exempt Films Other than Video Games) Notification 2019 (G.N. No. S 338/2019);

Amended byS 351/2024 wef 30/04/2024
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Definition

“incidental arts entertainment” means an arts entertainment that —

(a)

is provided in connection with a public entertainment (not being an arts entertainment) in an event; and

(b)

is not a prominent feature or attraction in that event;

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Definition

“permitted film” means —

(a)

an exempt film; or

(b)

any film that is made solely for karaoke singing and is classified, re-classified or deemed classified under section 15 of the Films Act 1981, so long as the conditions imposed in relation to the classification (if any) are satisfied;

Amended byS 351/2024 wef 30/04/2024
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Definition

“scheduled arts entertainment” means an arts entertainment specified in the Schedule;

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Definition

“working day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday.

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Regulation 3

Arts entertainment in specified establishment under category 1 licence

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Subregulation 1

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This paragraph applies to an arts entertainment that is provided or to be provided in a specified establishment under a category 1 licence except —

(a)

any karaoke singing in respect of which the licensee is exempt under paragraph 4 from section 16(2) of the Act;

(b)

any performance of music, singing or dancing in respect of which the licensee is exempt under paragraph 5 from section 16(2) of the Act;

(c)

any scheduled arts entertainment in respect of which the licensee is exempt under paragraph 6 from section 16(2) of the Act; and

(d)

any incidental arts entertainment in respect of which the licensee is exempt under paragraph 7 from section 16(2) of the Act.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 351/2024 wef 30/04/2024S 351/2024 wef 31/12/2021

The licensee is exempt from section 16(2) of the Act in respect of the arts entertainment if —

(a)

the conditions in sub‑paragraphs (3) to (7) are satisfied; and

(b)

where the arts entertainment is karaoke singing provided in combination with another arts entertainment, any film displayed or exhibited during the karaoke singing is a permitted film.

Subregulation 3

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The content of the arts entertainment must not contain —

(a)

anything that is likely to undermine national interest;

(b)

anything that is likely to cause offence to any racial or religious group in Singapore;

(c)

anything that is likely to cause feelings of enmity, ill‑will or hostility between different racial or religious groups in Singapore;

(d)

anything that is lewd or obscene; (e)anything that promotes any lifestyle or behaviour that is contrary to prevailing social norms, including any alternative sexual lifestyle (such as homosexuality or transgenderism), deviant sexual behaviour or drug abuse; or

(f)

anything that contravenes any written law.

Subregulation 4

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The licensee must implement a policy or set of rules in the specified establishment that ensures that every individual below 18 years of age is prohibited from entering or remaining in the specified establishment (called the door policy) during the period when the door policy is in operation (called the door policy period).

Subregulation 5

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The licensee must enforce the door policy strictly during the door policy period.

Subregulation 6

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The arts entertainment must only be provided during the door policy period.

Subregulation 7

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The licensee must —

(a)

provide to the Arts Entertainment Licensing Officer (in the form and manner required by the Arts Entertainment Licensing Officer) the details of the door policy at least 20 working days before the implementation of the door policy; and

(b)

notify the Arts Entertainment Licensing Officer (in the form and manner required by the Arts Entertainment Licensing Officer) of any change to the door policy at least 20 working days before the implementation of the change.

Regulation 4

Karaoke singing in specified establishment

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Subregulation 1

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This paragraph applies to any karaoke singing that is licensed by the Public Entertainment Licensing Officer under the Act to be provided in a specified establishment.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 351/2024 wef 30/04/2024S 351/2024 wef 31/12/2021

The licensee is exempt from section 16(2) of the Act in respect of the karaoke singing if the following conditions are satisfied:

(a)

any film displayed or exhibited during the karaoke singing must be a permitted film;

(b)

the karaoke singing must not be provided in combination with another arts entertainment.

Subregulation 3

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For the purpose of sub‑paragraph (2)(b), an arts entertainment is provided in combination with another arts entertainment if —

(a)

they are provided as a single or an integrated arts entertainment; or

(b)

they remain distinct but are provided in or as part of the same event.

Regulation 5

Performance of music, singing or dancing in specified establishment

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Subregulation 1

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This paragraph applies to a performance of music, singing or dancing that is licensed by the Public Entertainment Licensing Officer under the Act to be provided in a specified establishment.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 351/2024 wef 31/12/2021

The licensee is exempt from section 16(2) of the Act in respect of the performance of music, singing or dancing if the conditions in sub‑paragraphs (3) and (4) are satisfied.

Subregulation 3

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The content of the performance of music, singing or dancing must be suitable for a general audience, including children aged 12 years or below, and must not contain —

(a)

anything that is likely to undermine national interest;

(b)

anything that is of a religious nature;

(c)

anything that is likely to cause offence to any racial or religious group in Singapore;

(d)

anything that is likely to cause feelings of enmity, ill‑will or hostility between different racial or religious groups in Singapore;

(e)

anything that is lewd or obscene;

(f)

any depiction or description of any sexual matter, alternative sexual lifestyle (including homosexuality or transgenderism) or sexually permissive lifestyle;

(g)

any depiction or description of any unlawful activity or anything that may, directly or indirectly, promote any unlawful activity, gambling or drug abuse;

(h)

any depiction or description of any act of torture, cruelty or violence;

(i)

any depiction of frontal or lower back nudity; (j)anything that is directed towards a political end; or

(k)

anything that contravenes any written law.

Subregulation 4

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Subject to sub‑paragraph (5), the performance of music, singing or dancing must not be provided in combination with another arts entertainment.

Subregulation 5

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The performance of music, singing or dancing may be provided in combination with one or more performances of music, singing or dancing that satisfy the conditions in sub‑paragraph (3).

Subregulation 6

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For the purposes of sub‑paragraphs (4) and (5), an arts entertainment is provided in combination with another arts entertainment if —

(a)

they are provided as a single or an integrated arts entertainment; or

(b)

they remain distinct but are provided in or as part of the same event.

Regulation 6

Scheduled arts entertainment

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Subregulation 1

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This paragraph applies to a scheduled arts entertainment that is licensed by the Public Entertainment Licensing Officer under the Act to be provided in any place.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 351/2024 wef 31/12/2021

The licensee is exempt from section 16(2) of the Act in respect of the scheduled arts entertainment if the conditions in sub‑paragraphs (3) and (4) are satisfied.

Subregulation 3

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The content of the scheduled arts entertainment must not contain —

(a)

anything that is likely to undermine national interest;

(b)

anything that is of a religious nature;

(c)

anything that is likely to cause offence to any racial or religious group in Singapore;

(d)

anything that is likely to cause feelings of enmity, ill-will or hostility between different racial or religious groups in Singapore; (e)anything that is lewd or obscene;

(f)

any depiction or description of any sexual matter, alternative sexual lifestyle (including homosexuality or transgenderism) or sexually permissive lifestyle;

(g)

any depiction or description of any unlawful activity or anything that may, directly or indirectly, promote any unlawful activity, gambling or drug abuse; (h)any depiction or description of any act of torture, cruelty or violence;

(i)

anything that is directed towards a political end; or

(j)

anything that contravenes any written law.

Subregulation 4

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Subject to sub-paragraph (5), the scheduled arts entertainment must not be provided in combination with another arts entertainment.

Subregulation 5

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The scheduled arts entertainment may be provided in combination with one or more scheduled arts entertainments that satisfy the conditions in sub-paragraph (3).

Subregulation 6

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For the purposes of sub-paragraphs (4) and (5), an arts entertainment is provided in combination with another arts entertainment if —

(a)

they are provided as a single or an integrated arts entertainment; or

(b)

they remain distinct but are provided in or as part of the same event.

Regulation 7

Incidental arts entertainment

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Amended byS 351/2024 wef 31/12/2021

Subregulation 1

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This paragraph applies to an incidental arts entertainment that is licensed by the Public Entertainment Licensing Officer under the Act to be provided in an event.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 351/2024 wef 31/12/2021

The licensee is exempt from section 16(2) of the Act in respect of the incidental arts entertainment if the conditions in sub-paragraph (3) are satisfied.

Subregulation 3

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The content of the incidental arts entertainment must be suitable for a general audience, including children aged 12 years or below, and must not contain —

(a)

anything that is likely to undermine national interest;

(b)

anything that is of a religious nature;

(c)

anything that is likely to cause offence to any racial or religious group in Singapore;

(d)

anything that is likely to cause feelings of enmity, ill-will or hostility between different racial or religious groups in Singapore;

(e)

anything that is lewd or obscene;

(f)

any depiction or description of any sexual matter, alternative sexual lifestyle (including homosexuality or transgenderism) or sexually permissive lifestyle;

(g)

any depiction or description of any unlawful activity or anything that may, directly or indirectly, promote any unlawful activity, gambling or drug abuse;

(h)

any depiction or description of any act of torture, cruelty or violence;

(i)

any depiction of frontal or lower back nudity; (j)anything that is directed towards a political end; or

(k)

anything that contravenes any written law.

Common questions

What is Public Entertainments (Classification of Arts Entertainments) (Exemption) Order 2016?
Public Entertainments (Classification of Arts Entertainments) (Exemption) Order 2016 is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation PEA-S89-2016 1958, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1958.
Is Public Entertainments (Classification of Arts Entertainments) (Exemption) Order 2016 still in force?
Yes — Public Entertainments (Classification of Arts Entertainments) (Exemption) Order 2016 is currently in force.
When did Public Entertainments (Classification of Arts Entertainments) (Exemption) Order 2016 take effect?
Public Entertainments (Classification of Arts Entertainments) (Exemption) Order 2016 was first recorded in 1958.
How many regulations does Public Entertainments (Classification of Arts Entertainments) (Exemption) Order 2016 have?
Public Entertainments (Classification of Arts Entertainments) (Exemption) Order 2016 contains 7 regulations.
Where can I read the official version of Public Entertainments (Classification of Arts Entertainments) (Exemption) Order 2016?
The official text of Public Entertainments (Classification of Arts Entertainments) (Exemption) Order 2016 is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.