Singapore legislation

Clause 63

of Telecommunication Authority of Singapore Bill

Clause 63

Penalty for unlicensed station

(1)

Any person who establishes a radio-communication system or installs or operates any radio-communication apparatus without a licence shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction in addition to the penalty provided for in section 61 of this Act to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months and shall in every case be liable to forfeiture of any radio-communication apparatus or equipment.

(2)

Any police officer above the rank of Inspector may, if he has reasonable ground for believing that a radio-communication system has been established or that any radio-communication apparatus or equipment is being installed without a licence in any place in Singapore or on board any ship, vessel, aircraft or vehicle, enter and inspect such places and may stop and board any such vehicle and may seize any apparatus or equipment which appears to be used, or intended to be used for radio communication therein.