Public Order Act · s 6

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s 6

(1)

If he considers it expedient in the public interest, the Minister may by order published in the Gazette prohibit the manufacture. sale, use, display or possession of any flag, banner, badge. emblem, device, uniform or distinctive dress.

(2)

Any person contravening any provision of an order made under this section is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000

and imprisonment for 3 years.

(3)

Any article in respect of which an offence has been committed under this section may be seized and destroyed or otherwise dealt with as the

Commissioner of Police may direct, whether or not the identity of the offender is known and whether or not any prosecution has been commenced in respect of the offence.

Public Order

CAP. 148 13

Quasi military organisat ions and illegal drilling