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(3) Section 38 of the Interpretation Act 1965 and section 511 of the Penal Code 1871 do not apply in relation to an offence under section 17 or 18.

(4) A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction—

(a) where the offence involves an intention of preparing for, or planning, the commission of an offence under section 17—

(i) if the person is an individual, to a fine not exceeding $30,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both; or

(ii) in any other case, to a fine not exceeding $300,000; and

(b) where the offence involves an intention of preparing for, or planning, the commission of an offence under section 18—

(i) if the person is an individual, to a fine not exceeding $60,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 9 years or to both; or

(ii) in any other case, to a fine not exceeding $600,000.

PART 3
DIRECTIONS AGAINST HARMFUL FOREIGN ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITY

Division 1—Ministerial powers

Authorisation by Minister for direction to be given

20.—(1) The Minister may authorise the competent authority to give one or more Part 3 directions as specified by the Minister in the authorisation where, in the opinion of the Minister—

(a) there is undertaking of online communications activity, or online communications activity has been undertaken—

(i) wholly or partly in Singapore;