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PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY (SPECIAL POWERS)
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"public authority" means—

(a) any ministry, department or Organ of State of the Government; or
(b) any body established by or under any public Act to perform a public function;

"public road" means a road within the meaning given by section 2(1) of the Road Traffic Act (Cap. 276), and includes any path over which a member of the public has a right of way;

"relevant film or picture", in relation to a communications stop order made because of a special authorisation, means a film or picture which—

(a) is made when a special authorisation is in effect; and
(b) is wholly, partly or incidentally about, or wholly, partly or incidentally relates to, the target area of the special authorisation;

"relevant text or audio message", in relation to a communications stop order made because of a special authorisation, means a text or audio message which—

(a) is made when a special authorisation is in effect; and
(b) is wholly, partly or incidentally about, or wholly, partly or incidentally relates to, law enforcement activities in the target area of the special authorisation;

"serviceman" means a serviceman within the meaning given by section 2(1) of the Singapore Armed Forces Act (Cap. 295), who is authorised under section 201E of that Act to exercise powers under section 201С(9) of that Act in connection with an activation order;

"special authorisation" means an authorisation that is granted under section 11 and in effect;

"special power" means any power conferred under Part 4 or section 31, 35(4) or (5) or 48;