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34 (3) For the purpose of this section, an intoxicating substance has the same meaning as in the Intoxicating Substances Act (Cap. 146A).

Powers of Juvenile Courts in respect of children or young persons in need of care or protection

48. If a Juvenile Court is satisfied that any person brought before the Court is a child or young person in need of care or protection, the Court may—
 * (a) order him to be sent to an approved home for a period to be specified by the Court;
 * (b) commit him to the care of a fit person, whether a relative or not, who is willing to undertake the care of him for a period to be specified by the Court;
 * (c) order his parent or guardian to enter into a recognizance to exercise proper care and guardianship; or
 * (d) without making any other order, or in addition to making an order under paragraphs (a) to (c), make an order placing him under the supervision of a welfare officer or of some other person appointed for the purpose by the Court.

Children and Young Persons beyond Parental Control Power of parent or guardian to bring child or young person before Juvenile Court

49. Where the parent or guardian of a child or young person proves to a Juvenile Court that he is unable to control the child or young person, the Court, if satisfied—
 * (a) that it is expedient so to deal with the child or young person; and
 * (b) that the parent or guardian understands the results which will follow from, and consents to, the making of the order,

may order the child or young person—
 * (i) to be placed on supervision under the supervision of a welfare officer or of some other person appointed for the purpose by the Court for a period not exceeding 3 years; or