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← Animals and Birds Act 1965

Animals and Birds Act 1965 s 9

s 9 Import or possession of noxious insects, pests or genetically modified organisms, etc.

9.—(1) A person must not, without the prior written consent of the Director‑General, knowingly import into Singapore or have in the person’s possession any living noxious insect, or any living pest, or any living disease germ or virus or any bacterial culture, of a nature harmful or dangerous to animals or birds, or any genetically modified organism. (2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.

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