Anyone who does not properly dispose of lighted materials such as cigarette butts, incense and embers, and causes a fire will be taken to task from Jan 1 next year, under a new law in Singapore.
Anyone who does not properly dispose of lighted materials such as cigarette butts, incense and embers, and causes a fire will be taken to task from Jan 1 next year, under a new law in Singapore.
This will apply if the fire occurs within 60 minutes at or in the vicinity of the place where the person threw, placed, dropped or deposited any thing likely to cause fire, unless the contrary is proven.
Under the Criminal Law Reform Act, such a person will be presumed to have caused or substantially contributed to the risk of a dangerous fire. Those found liable under this new offence can be punished with up to seven years' jail, and/or fined.
This will apply if the fire occurs within 60 minutes at or in the vicinity of the place where the person threw, placed, dropped or deposited any thing likely to cause fire, unless the contrary is proven.
Under the Criminal Law Reform Act, such a person will be presumed to have caused or substantially contributed to the risk of a dangerous fire. Those found liable under this new offence can be punished with up to seven years' jail, and/or fined.
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