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24 :"search" includes—
 * (a) a search of a person conducted by quickly running the hands over the person's outer garments; and
 * (b) an examination of anything worn or carried by the person;
 * "statutory condition of entry", in relation to a special event, means a condition that is stated in the notification concerning the event under section 22 to be a statutory condition of entry to the special event area;
 * "vehicle" includes an aircraft and a boat;
 * "X-ray machine" means a device through which a person's belongings are passed and X-rayed.

Declaration of special event

21.—(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the Minister may declare an event to be a special event for the purposes of this Part.

(2) In deciding whether to make a declaration, the Minister shall have regard to—
 * (a) the nature of the event;
 * (b) the number and kind of people expected to attend the event;
 * (c) Singapore's obligations for holding the event; and
 * (d) any other relevant matter.

(3) The Minister may make a declaration only if he is satisfied—
 * (a) that the declaration is necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals involved in the event and other individuals and for the avoidance of disruptions to the event; and
 * (b) that either—
 * (i) there is a reasonable likelihood that the event may be disrupted if the powers in sections 24 to 30 are not exercised;
 * (ii) the exercise of the powers is necessary because of the need to protect persons involved in or at the event;
 * (iii) the exercise of the powers is required as a condition of holding the event in Singapore; or