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NO. 3 OF 2020


(c) the likelihood that the restricted individual will re-offend or commit offences of the same or similar nature as the offence or offences mentioned in paragraph (b).

(3) To avoid doubt, the Director is not confined to consideration of the matters in subsection (2) and may take into account any other matters and evidence that may be relevant.

(4) For the purposes of subsection (1)(c), a section 28 licensee must maintain the records of the information mentioned in subsection (1)(b)—

(a) throughout the duration of the individual’s employment with the section 28 licensee; and
(b) for a period of 2 years following the cessation or termination for any reason of the individual’s employment with the section 28 licensee.

(5) A section 28 licensee that fails to comply with subsection (1)(a) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part of a day during which the offence continues after conviction.

Use of term or name

29.—(1) Subject to subsection (2), a licensee —

(a) must not use any term or name, or any abbreviation or derivative of that term or name, in any language, that incorrectly describes a licensable healthcare service that the licensee is authorised to provide under the licensee’s licence; and
(b) must not use the term “Singapore” or “National”, or any abbreviation or derivative of those terms, in the licensee’s name or logo except with the Director’s approval.

(2) A licensee must not use any term or name, or any abbreviation or derivative of that term or name, in any language, that misleads or causes confusion, or is likely to mislead or cause confusion, as to the licensable healthcare service provided by the licensee.