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← Singapore Armed Forces Act 1972

Singapore Armed Forces Act 1972 s 42

s 42 Damage to, and loss of, Singapore Armed Forces property, etc.

42.—(1) Every person subject to military law who —(a) wilfully damages or destroys or causes the loss of, or is concerned in the wilful damage, destruction or loss of, any Singapore Armed Forces property, or any property belonging to a person subject to military law; or (b) by wilful neglect causes or allows damage to, or the loss of, any Singapore Armed Forces property or property so belonging, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction by a subordinate military court to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or any less punishment authorised by this Act. (2) Every person subject to military law who —(a) by any negligent act or omission causes or allows damage to, or the loss of, any Singapore Armed Forces property; or (b) is guilty of any wilful or negligent act or omission which is likely to cause damage to, or the loss of, any such property, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction by a subordinate military court to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or any less punishment authorised by this Act. (3) Where the property consists of arms, or is an aircraft, a vessel or a vehicle, the person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction by a subordinate military court to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or any less punishment authorised by this Act.

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