Masters, owners, etc., liable for expenses
46.—(1)  If any person —
(a)enters Singapore from any vessel, aircraft or train contrary to the provisions of this Act or the regulations; or
(b)disembarks from any vessel, aircraft or train on which he has been re-embarked or to which he has been returned under section 19, 20, 24, 25 or 25A,
the master, owner, charterer and agent thereof shall be jointly and severally liable for all expenses incurred by the Government in respect of the detention and maintenance of the person and his removal from Singapore.
(2)  The expenses shall be recoverable as a debt due to the Government from the master, owner, charterer and agent of the vessel, aircraft or train jointly and severally.
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