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S 536/2023 (3) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.

Stop order against disrespectful acts

16.—(1) If—
 * (a) a person has done or is doing an act in relation to the National Flag; and
 * (b) an authorised officer is of the opinion that the act causes disrespect to the National Flag,

the authorised officer may order the person to do one or both of the following:
 * (c) cease doing the act;
 * (d) take any specified action to remedy the disrespect caused.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), an act in relation to the National Flag includes—
 * (a) an act in relation to an image of the National Flag; and
 * (b) an act in relation to distorted, or otherwise modified, but still recognisable elements of the National Flag.

(3) Part 10 applies to and in relation to an order under paragraph (1). PART 3 NATIONAL ANTHEM Occasions for performing National Anthem

17.—(1) The National Anthem is to be performed when the President receives a general salute.

(2) The National Anthem may be performed or sung on any appropriate occasion.

Respect for National Anthem

18.—(1) When the National Anthem is performed or sung, every person present must stand up as a mark of respect.