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NO. 41 OF 2017


(b) for a special infrastructure, means—
(i) any extension of the special infrastructure;
(ii) any major renovation to the special infrastructure; or
(iii) any other type of works prescribed by the Minister;

“temporary occupation permit”, for a special development or a special infrastructure, means a temporary occupation permit granted or a certificate of statutory completion issued under the Building Control Act (Cap. 29) for that special development or that special infrastructure;

“vehicle” means any vehicle whether mechanically propelled or otherwise;

“vessel” includes any ship, boat, craft (including submersible craft), floating platform or air‑cushioned vehicle, whether mechanically propelled or otherwise, that is used to navigate any body of water;

“visiting force” has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Visiting Forces Act (Cap. 344).

(2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to any premises, building or protected infrastructure includes a reference to a part of the premises, building or protected infrastructure.

Application of this Act

3.—(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), this Act binds the Government and applies to any premises owned or occupied by the Government.

(2) Nothing in this Act renders the Government liable to prosecution for an offence.

(3) To avoid doubt, no person is immune from prosecution for any offence under this Act by reason only that the person is an employee of or is engaged to provide services to the Government.