No. S 262
Public Order
(Additional Temporary Measures) Act 2014
(ACT 12 OF 2014)
Public Order
(Additional Temporary Measures) (Class
Permit) Notification 2014
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 5(2) of the Public Order (Additional Temporary Measures) Act 2014, the Commissioner of Police hereby makes the following Notification:
Citation and commencement
1.  This Notification may be cited as the Public Order (Additional Temporary Measures) (Class Permit) Notification 2014 and shall come into operation on 1st April 2014.
Definitions
2.  In this Notification, unless the context otherwise requires —
“beer” has the same meaning as in the Customs Act (Cap. 70);
“beer house licence” means a liquor licence referred to in section 74(1)(b) of the Customs Act for the sale by retail of beer for consumption on the premises or at the place where it is sold, and includes an outdoor beer stall licence;
“extended hour of sale”, in relation to any licensed premises, means such later time for the sale of intoxicating liquor on those premises as the Liquors Licensing Board approves under the Customs (Liquors Licensing) Regulations (Cap. 70, Rg 3) for those premises;
“intoxicating liquor” has the same meaning as in the Customs Act;
“licensed premises” means any premises in the special zone that is the subject of and specified in a liquor licence;
“liquor licence” means a beer house licence, a public house licence, a retail beer shop licence, a retail liquor shop licence, a wholesale beer shop licence or a wholesale liquor shop licence relating to any premises, and includes any such licence for a specified period of not more than 30 days;
“public holiday period” means the period starting from 6 a.m. on the eve of a public holiday (other than Sunday) and ending immediately before 6 a.m. on the day after the public holiday;
“public house licence” means a liquor licence referred to in section 74(1)(a) of the Customs Act (whether first or second class) for the sale by retail of intoxicating liquor for consumption on the premises or at the place where they are sold;
“public place” excludes a public place outside of any special zone;
“retail beer shop licence” means a liquor licence referred to in section 74(1)(f) of the Customs Act for the sale by retail of beer for consumption elsewhere than on the premises or at the place where it is sold;
“retail liquor shop licence” means a liquor licence referred to in section 74(1)(d) of the Customs Act for the sale by retail of intoxicating liquor for consumption elsewhere than on the premises or at the place where they are sold;
“sale by retail”, in relation to alcohol that is a liquid, means a sale, in opened or unopened containers, other than sale of such alcohol by wholesale;
“sale by wholesale”, in relation to alcohol that is a liquid, means a sale, in unopened containers —
(a)to any holder of a beer house licence, public house licence, retail beer shop licence or retail liquor shop licence; or
(b)to any other person of more than 30 litres of alcohol in a single day;
“special zone” means the part of Singapore which is more particularly described in the Schedule to the Act;
“weekend” means the period starting from 6 a.m. on a Saturday and ending immediately before 6 a.m. of the next Monday;
“wholesale beer shop licence” means a liquor licence referred to in section 74(1)(g) of the Customs Act for the sale by wholesale of beer;
“wholesale liquor shop licence” means a liquor licence referred to in section 74(1)(e) of the Customs Act for the sale by wholesale of intoxicating liquor.
Consumption of alcohol on licensed premises
3.—(1)  The consumption of alcohol by a patron or customer of a holder of a beer house licence or public house licence within any licensed premises for which the beer house licence or public house licence is held is authorised by this Notification where the consumption takes place between the following times, whether or not within any weekend or public holiday period:
(a)for premises subject to an outdoor beer stall licence — between the hours specified in the licence;
(b)for premises subject to a first class public house licence or a beer house licence not referred to in sub‑paragraph (a) — between the hours of 6 a.m. and midnight of the same day (both times inclusive) or such later time on the next day that is the extended hour of sale approved before 1st April 2014 in respect of those premises;
(c)for premises subject to a second class public house licence — between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. of the same day (both times inclusive) or such later time on the next day that is the extended hour of sale approved before 1st April 2014 in respect of those premises.
(2)  The authorisation under sub‑paragraph (1) for the consumption of alcohol on any licensed premises for which a beer house licence or public house licence is held applies only to —
(a)alcohol sold or supplied by the holder of that beer house licence or public house licence for consumption on those premises (whether or not with, or ancillary to, another product or service that is sold, supplied or provided to people on the licensed premises); or
(b)alcohol brought into those premises in unopened containers by the patron or customer with the permission (express or implied) of the holder of that beer house licence or public house licence.
Consumption of alcohol elsewhere other than weekends
4.  The consumption of alcohol in a public place that is not licensed premises by any individual during any time not within any weekend or public holiday period is authorised by this Notification.
Consumption of alcohol elsewhere on weekends, etc.
5.  The consumption of alcohol by an individual (whether or not a resident in a special zone) in a public place that is not licensed premises during any weekend or public holiday period is authorised by this Notification only where —
(a)the public place is owned, occupied or hired by the individual for or in connection with a wedding ceremony or reception, a birthday celebration or any other family event organised by the individual; and
(b)the consumption is in connection with that wedding ceremony or reception, birthday celebration or other family event.
Sale and supply of alcohol by liquor licensees
6.—(1)  Any sale by retail, sale by wholesale or supply of alcohol during the following times by a liquor licensee on any licensed premises for which a liquor licence issued to that liquor licensee is held is authorised by this Notification:
(a)during the following times not within any weekend or public holiday period:
(i)for premises subject to a second class public house licence — between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. of the same day (both times inclusive) or such later time on the next day that is the extended hour of sale approved before 1st April 2014 in respect of those premises;
(ii)for premises subject to an outdoor beer stall licence — between the hours specified in the licence; or
(iii)for premises subject to any other liquor licence not referred to in sub‑paragraph (i) or (ii) — between the hours of 6 a.m. and midnight of the same day (both times inclusive) or such later time on the next day that is the extended hour of sale approved before 1st April 2014 in respect of those premises; and
(b)during the following hours within a weekend or public holiday period:
(i)for premises subject to a retail beer licence, retail liquor licence, wholesale beer licence or wholesale liquor licence — between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. of the same day (both times inclusive);
(ii)for premises subject to a second class public house licence — between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. of the same day (both times inclusive) or such later time on the next day that is the extended hour of sale approved before 1st April 2014 in respect of those premises;
(iii)for premises subject to an outdoor beer stall licence — between the hours specified in the licence; or
(iv)for premises subject to a first class public house licence or a beer house licence not referred to in sub‑paragraph (ii) — between the hours of 6 a.m. and midnight of the same day (both times inclusive) or such later time on the next day that is the extended hour of sale approved before 1st April 2014 in respect of those premises.
(2)  The authorisation under sub‑paragraph (1) for the sale by retail or wholesale, or the supply, of alcohol by any liquor licensee on any licensed premises for which a liquor licence issued to that liquor licensee is held is subject to the condition that —
(a)the sale or supply is not inconsistent with the Act and such of the provisions of the Customs (Liquors Licensing) Regulations (Cap. 70, Rg 3) as are applicable to the liquor licensee, and with any conditions specified in its liquor licence; and
(b)the liquor licensee shall display in a prominent manner within the licensed premises a notice, in the 4 official languages, stating that the consumption of alcohol in any public place is an offence unless authorised by a permit under the Act.
Sale and consumption of alcohol during SUVAI 2014
6A.—(1)  Despite paragraph 6, the sale by retail of alcohol by the Little India Shopkeepers and Heritage Association between 17th July and 20th July 2014 (both dates inclusive) within the tent erected in the open space bounded by Birch Road, Farrer Park Station Road, Burmah Road and Serangoon Road in connection with the event known as SUVAI 2014 is authorised under this Notification, subject to the following conditions:
(a)no alcohol is sold to an individual below the age of 18 years or to any individual who is apparently drunk;
(b)the sale of alcohol is solely for consumption within that tent;
(c)alcohol may only be sold within 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. each day;
(d)before the sale of alcohol starts each day, the Commissioner of Police is provided with the names and particulars of all persons employed by the Little India Shopkeepers and Heritage Association to sell alcohol within that tent;
(e)a notice is displayed in a prominent manner within the tent at points of exit, in the 4 official languages, informing the public that consumption of alcohol outside of the tent, during the weekend that is 19th July and 20th July 2014, is an offence under the Act;
(f)during the weekend that is 19th July and 20th July 2014, there are measures to ensure that no alcohol is taken outside of the tent for consumption;
(g)there are measures to prevent and minimise incidents of alcohol‑related crime or other disorder occurring among visitors and participants of SUVAI 2014.
(2)  Despite paragraph 5, the consumption of alcohol by a ticket‑holder above 18 years of age during the weekend that is 19th July and 20th July 2014 is authorised under this Notification, subject to both the following conditions:
(a)the consumption takes place only within the tent erected in the open space bounded by Birch Road, Farrer Park Station Road, Burmah Road and Serangoon Road in connection with the event known as SUVAI 2014;
(b)the consumption takes place only within 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. each day.
(3)  In sub‑paragraph (2), a ticket‑holder means an individual holding a valid ticket to the event known as SUVAI 2014.
[S 478/2014 wef 17/07/2014]
Delivery, supply and consumption of alcohol during Moulmein 49th National Day Dinner
6B.—(1)  The delivery, by Ng Nam Thye Pte Ltd on 2nd August 2014 to the relevant area, of alcohol ordered under a contract of purchase by the Moulmein Citizens’ Consultative Committee in connection with the relevant event is authorised under this Notification.
(2)  Despite paragraph 6, the supply of alcohol by the Moulmein Citizens’ Consultative Committee on 2nd August 2014 within the relevant area in connection with the relevant event is authorised under this Notification, subject to the following conditions:
(a)no alcohol is supplied to any individual below the age of 18 years or to any individual who is apparently drunk;
(b)the supply of alcohol is solely for consumption within the relevant area;
(c)alcohol may only be supplied between 6.30 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. on that day (both times inclusive);
(d)a notice is displayed in a prominent manner within the relevant area at points of exit, in the 4 official languages, informing the public that consumption of alcohol outside the relevant area on that day is an offence under the Act;
(e)there are measures to ensure that no alcohol is taken out of the relevant area for consumption;
(f)there are measures to prevent and minimise incidents of alcohol‑related crime or other disorder occurring among the participants of the relevant event.
(3)  Despite paragraph 5, the consumption of alcohol between 6.30 p.m. and 11.59 p.m. on 2nd August 2014 (both times inclusive) within the relevant area by a participant of the relevant event above 18 years of age is authorised under this Notification.
(4)  In this paragraph —
“participant”, in relation to the relevant event, means —
(a)an individual holding a valid ticket to the relevant event;
(b)a guest of the Moulmein Citizens’ Consultative Committee invited to the relevant event; or
(c)a member of staff of, or a volunteer with, the Moulmein Citizens’ Consultative Committee present within the relevant area to assist with the relevant event, including a member of the organising committee for the relevant event;
“relevant area” means the field at 21 Gloucester Road bounded by Pek Kio Community Centre, Gloucester Road, Farrer Park Road and Farrer Park Primary School;
“relevant event” means the event known as “Moulmein 49th National Day Dinner” held on 2nd August 2014 within the relevant area.
[S 510/2014 wef 02/08/2014]
Delivery, supply and consumption of alcohol during Seven Moon Festival Celebration
6C.—(1)  The delivery, by Ng Nam Thye Pte Ltd on 17 August 2014 to the relevant area, of alcohol ordered under a contract of purchase by the organising committee in connection with the relevant event is authorised under this Notification.
(2)  Despite paragraph 6, the supply of alcohol by any member or staff of the organising committee on 17 August 2014 within the relevant area in connection with the relevant event is authorised under this Notification, subject to the following conditions:
(a)no alcohol is supplied to any individual below the age of 18 years or to any individual who is apparently drunk;
(b)the supply of alcohol is solely for consumption within the relevant area;
(c)alcohol may only be supplied between 7 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. on that day (both times inclusive);
(d)a notice is displayed in a prominent manner within the relevant area at points of exit, in the 4 official languages, informing the public that consumption of alcohol outside the relevant area on that day is an offence under the Act;
(e)there are measures to ensure that no alcohol is taken out of the relevant area for consumption;
(f)there are measures to prevent and minimise incidents of alcohol-related crime or other disorder occurring among the participants of the relevant event.
(3)  Despite paragraph 5, the consumption of alcohol between 7 p.m. and 11.59 p.m. on 17 August 2014 (both times inclusive) within the relevant area by a participant of the relevant event above 18 years of age is authorised under this Notification.
(4)  In this paragraph —
“member or staff of the organising committee” means an individual who possesses an identification document for the relevant event, and who —
(a)is part of the organising committee; or
(b)is employed by or a volunteer with the organising committee, and is present within the relevant area to assist with the relevant event;
“organising committee” means the organising committee of the relevant event;
“participant”, in relation to the relevant event, means —
(a)a guest of the organising committee with an invitation to the relevant event; or
(b)any member or staff of the organising committee;
“relevant area” means the area within the tent erected in front of the buildings at No. 22 to No. 30 of Rowell Road;
“relevant event” means the event known as “Seven Moon Festival Celebration” held on 17 August 2014 within the relevant area.
[S 541/2014 wef 17/08/2014]
Delivery, supply and consumption of alcohol during 7th Month Festival
6D.—(1)  The delivery, by Chuan Hoe Trading Co Pte Ltd on 24 August 2014 to the relevant area, of alcohol ordered under a contract of purchase by the organising committee in connection with the relevant event is authorised under this Notification.
(2)  Despite paragraph 6, the supply of alcohol by any member or staff of the organising committee on 24 August 2014 within the relevant area in connection with the relevant event is authorised under this Notification, subject to the following conditions:
(a)no alcohol is supplied to any individual below the age of 18 years or to any individual who is apparently drunk;
(b)the supply of alcohol is solely for consumption within the relevant area;
(c)alcohol may only be supplied between 7.30 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. on that day (both times inclusive);
(d)a notice is displayed in a prominent manner within the relevant area at points of exit, in the 4 official languages, informing the public that consumption of alcohol outside the relevant area on that day is an offence under the Act;
(e)there are measures to ensure that no alcohol is taken out of the relevant area for consumption;
(f)there are measures to prevent and minimise incidents of alcohol-related crime or other disorder occurring among the participants of the relevant event.
(3)  Despite paragraph 5, the consumption of alcohol between 7.30 p.m. and 11.59 p.m. on 24 August 2014 (both times inclusive) within the relevant area by a participant of the relevant event above 18 years of age is authorised under this Notification.
(4)  In this paragraph —
“member or staff of the organising committee” means an individual who wears a uniform which associates the individual with the relevant event, and who —
(a)is part of the organising committee; or
(b)is employed by the organising committee, and is present within the relevant area to assist with the relevant event;
“organising committee” means the organising committee of the relevant event;
“participant”, in relation to the relevant event, means —
(a)a guest of the organising committee with an invitation to the relevant event; or
(b)any member or staff of the organising committee;
“relevant area” means —
(a)the area within the tent erected in front of the buildings at No. 8 to No. 40 of Sam Leong Road; and
(b)the area within the tent erected in front of the buildings at No. 7 to No. 45 of Sam Leong Road;
“relevant event” means the event known as “7th Month Festival” held on 24 August 2014 within the relevant area.
[S 550/2014 wef 24/08/2014]
Delivery, supply and consumption of alcohol during Seven Moon Man Celebrations
6E.—(1)  The delivery, by Heng Tong Huat on 24 August 2014 to the relevant area, of alcohol ordered under a contract of purchase by the organising committee in connection with the relevant event is authorised under this Notification.
(2)  Despite paragraph 6, the supply of alcohol by any member or staff of the organising committee on 24 August 2014 within the relevant area in connection with the relevant event is authorised under this Notification, subject to the following conditions:
(a)no alcohol is supplied to any individual below the age of 18 years or to any individual who is apparently drunk;
(b)the supply of alcohol is solely for consumption within the relevant area;
(c)alcohol may only be supplied between 7 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. on that day (both times inclusive);
(d)a notice is displayed in a prominent manner within the relevant area at points of exit, in the 4 official languages, informing the public that consumption of alcohol outside the relevant area on that day is an offence under the Act;
(e)there are measures to ensure that no alcohol is taken out of the relevant area for consumption;
(f)there are measures to prevent and minimise incidents of alcohol-related crime or other disorder occurring among the participants of the relevant event.
(3)  Despite paragraph 5, the consumption of alcohol between 7 p.m. and 11.59 p.m. on 24 August 2014 (both times inclusive) within the relevant area by a participant of the relevant event above 18 years of age is authorised under this Notification.
(4)  In this paragraph —
“member or staff of the organising committee” means an individual who possesses an identification document for the relevant event, and who —
(a)is part of the organising committee; or
(b)is employed by the organising committee, and is present within the relevant area to assist with the relevant event;
“organising committee” means the organising committee of the relevant event;
“participant”, in relation to the relevant event, means —
(a)a guest of the organising committee with an invitation to the relevant event; or
(b)any member or staff of the organising committee;
“relevant area” means the area within the tent erected on the open field facing Kinta Road and adjacent to No. 38 Kinta Road;
“relevant event” means the event known as “Seven Moon Man Celebrations” held on 24 August 2014 within the relevant area.
[S 550/2014 wef 24/08/2014]
Supply of alcohol by guest of permit holder
7.  The supply of any alcohol in a special zone is authorised by this Notification where the alcohol is supplied, whether or not within any weekend or public holiday period, as a gift to a holder of a permit by a guest of the holder of the permit on or at premises which are owned, occupied or hired by that holder of the permit.
Supply of alcohol during private events
7A.—(1)  The supply of any alcohol within any enclosed premises within a special zone is authorised under this Notification only where —
(a)the supplier of alcohol is the owner or occupier of the enclosed premises or a guest of the owner or occupier;
(b)the supply of alcohol is intended solely for consumption within the enclosed premises, in connection with a private event organised by or on behalf of the owner or occupier of those premises and held wholly within those premises; and
(c)the supply of alcohol is not in exchange for any cash or like consideration.
(2)  In this paragraph —
“occupier”, in relation to any enclosed premises, means the person in lawful occupation of the enclosed premises, or having the lawful charge, management or control thereof, whether or not as an agent of another;
“private event” means an event, gathering or occasion —
(a)that is not publicly advertised;
(b)that is not open to attendance by the public or section of the public, whether or not on payment of a fee; and
(c)attendance at which is restricted by personal invitation of the organiser or host of the event, gathering or occasion.
[S 580/2014 wef 03/09/2014]
Bringing of prohibited item into special zone, etc.
8.  The bringing into a special zone of any prohibited item, and the possession or control of any prohibited item in a special zone, by any of the following persons is authorised by this Notification:
(a)any member of the Singapore Armed Forces, or of any visiting forces lawfully present in Singapore, while on duty;
(b)any member of the Singapore Police Force while on duty;
(c)any member of the Special Constabulary or any Auxiliary Police Force created under the Police Force Act (Cap. 235) while on duty;
(d)any person holding a valid licence issued under the Arms and Explosives Act (Cap. 13) and acting within the terms of the authorisation of that licence;
(e)a person bringing, at the request of the holder of a permit in respect of any prohibited item, the prohibited item which is owned by, or ordered under a contract of purchase by, that holder of the permit for the purpose only of delivering the prohibited item to that holder of the permit;
(f)a person having possession or control of any prohibited item while in the course of transporting the prohibited item in any vehicle without stopping anywhere in the special zone to load or unload the vehicle.
Saving
9.  For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Notification derogates from sections 4(3) and 6 of the Act.
Made this 31st day of March 2014.
NG JOO HEE
Commissioner of Police,
Singapore.
[MHA 112/2/0108; AG/LLRD/SL/257B/2013/1 Vol. 1]