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Rh :(a) the use or application—
 * (i) is not for a commercial purpose; and
 * (ii) does not give rise to disrespect to the National Flag;
 * (b) the use or application—
 * (i) is during the National Day period; and
 * (ii) does not give rise to disrespect to the National Flag; or
 * (c) the use or application is approved by the Minister.

(2) The Minister must not give approval under paragraph (1)(c) unless the Minister is satisfied that the use or application of the National Flag or an image of the National Flag will not give rise to disrespect to the National Flag.

(3) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction—
 * (a) in a case where the National Flag is used or applied in a manner that gives rise to disrespect to the National Flag—to a fine not exceeding $30,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both;
 * (b) in any other case—to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.

Flags that distort or modify National Flag, etc.

15.—(1) A person must not knowingly produce or display a flag that distorts or otherwise modifies the design of the National Flag. Example A flag with words or graphics superimposed on the design of the National Flag, or vice versa, is a modification of the design of the National Flag.

(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply in relation to the flag of a Government department.