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S 536/2023 :(b) must not be flown at night unless the National Flag is properly illuminated.

(3) Paragraph (2) does not apply during—
 * (a) the National Day period; and
 * (b) any other period that the Minister may specify (which period must be published in the Gazette).

(4) A person who knowingly contravenes paragraph (1) or (2) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

Display of National Flag on vehicles, vessels and aircrafts

7.—(1) The National Flag must not be displayed on a motor vehicle unless—
 * (a) the President is travelling in the motor vehicle;
 * (b) a Minister is travelling in the motor vehicle on official business;
 * (c) the display is during the National Day period and the motor vehicle is not a hearse; or
 * (d) the Minister approves the display.

(2) The National Flag must not be displayed on a vessel or aircraft unless—
 * (a) the vessel or aircraft is a Government vessel or aircraft;
 * (b) the vessel or aircraft is authorised to do so under written law;
 * (c) the display is during the National Day period; or
 * (d) the Minister approves the display.

(3) The Minister must not give approval under paragraph (1)(d) or (2)(d) unless the Minister is satisfied that the display of the National Flag will not give rise to disrespect to the National Flag.

(4) A person who knowingly contravenes paragraph (1) or (2) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.