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← Societies Act 1966

Societies Act 1966 s 13

s 13 Use of flag, symbol, etc.

13.—(1) No registered society shall use any flag, symbol, emblem, badge or other insignia without the consent in writing of the Registrar or an Assistant Registrar. (2) Any person aggrieved by the refusal of the Registrar or an Assistant Registrar to the use of a flag, symbol, emblem, badge or other insignia may appeal against that decision to the Minister whose decision shall be final. (3) In any case where a registered society uses a flag, symbol, emblem, badge or other insignia in contravention of subsection (1) —(a) the officers of the society; and (b) all persons managing or assisting in the management of the society, shall be deemed to be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $6,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both. [Act 34 of 2023 wef 02/05/2024]

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