Clause 15
Repeal of sections 23 and 24 and re-enactment of section 24 as section 23, and new section 24
of Tourist Promotion Board (Amendment) Bill
Sections 23 and 24 of the principal Act are repealed and the following sections substituted therefor:“Use of Merlion symbol
23. Any person who, without the permission of the Board, uses the Merlion symbol, a representation of which is set out in Part I of the First Schedule, or a symbol or representation so nearly resembling the Merlion symbol as to cause confusion in relation to it, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.Board’s symbol24.—
The Board shall have the exclusive right to the use of the Board’s symbol a representation of which is set out in Part II of the First Schedule.
Any person who, without the permission of the Board, uses the Board’s symbol, or a symbol or representation so nearly resembling the Board’s symbol as to cause confusion in relation to it, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.”.