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In force2021 Revised Edition
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Chapter XIV · Offences Affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

293. Sale etc. of obscene articles to person under 20

Whoever -

(a)

sells, lets to hire, distributes, exhibits or circulates to any person under the age of 20 years any obscene articles; or

(b)

offers or attempts so to do.

shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years and fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000, and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years and fine of not less than $3,000 and not more than $50,000.

Report

Chapter XV

Offences Relating to Religion

Chapter XVI

Chapter XVII

Chapter XVIII

Offences Relating to Documents, False Documents and Currency Notes and Bank Notes

Chapter XIX

Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service

Chapter XX

Offences Relating to Marriage

Chapter XXI

Defamation

Chapter XXII

Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance

Chapter XXIII

Attempts to Commit Offences