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Infectious Diseases Act 1976 s 43

s 43 Corpses

43. —(1) Any corpse, human remains or bones other than cremated ashes must not be brought into or transhipped or exported from Singapore, unless accompanied by a medical certificate or other evidence showing — ( a ) the name of the deceased; ( b ) the date and cause of death (except where there is a valid Minister’s certificate under section 17A of the Coroners Act in respect of the death); and ( c ) the measures adopted to preserve the body. [Act 31 of 2021 wef 02/05/2023] (2) Such corpse, human remains or bones must not be landed or transhipped or exported without the written permission of a Port Health Officer. (3) The owner, master or agent of any vessel must ensure compliance with subsections (1) and (2). (4) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000. —(1) Any corpse, human remains or bones other than cremated ashes must not be brought into or transhipped or exported from Singapore, unless accompanied by a medical certificate or other evidence showing — ( a ) the name of the deceased; ( b ) the date and cause of death (except where there is a valid Minister’s certificate under section 17A of the Coroners Act in respect of the death); and ( c ) the measures adopted to preserve the body. [Act 31 of 2021 wef 02/05/2023] (2) Such corpse, human remains or bones must not be landed or transhipped or exported without the written permission of a Port Health Officer. (3) The owner, master or agent of any vessel must ensure compliance with subsections (1) and (2). (4) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

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