Crimes Ordinance Part XII 12-58 Section 147B Cap. 200 (iii) the user of any place that the sign advertises; and (iv) the services offered by any person whose services the sign advertises, and to any other relevant circumstances. (Added 69 of 1990 s. 6) 147B. Removal of signs advertising prostitution (1) Without prejudice to section 152 or 153, where a police officer of the rank of chief inspector or above reasonably believes that a sign is displayed in contravention of section 147A, he may in writing authorize any other police officer to cause the sign to be taken away or effaced. (2) A police officer authorizing another police officer under subsection (1) to cause a sign to be taken away may in writing authorize him to cause any structure supporting the sign to be taken away and, where he does so, a reference in this section or in section 147C, 147D, 147E or 147F to a sign shall include a reference to the supporting structure. (3) A police officer authorized under subsection (1), and any person whose assistance he may require, may take such measures as are necessary in order to take away or efface the sign, as the case may be, but may enter any premises or place by virtue of this subsection only under a warrant issued under subsection (4). (4) A magistrate may, if satisfied by information on oath that— (a) there is reasonable cause to believe that a sign is displayed in contravention of section 147A; and (b) entry into any premises or place is reasonably necessary in order to take away or efface that sign, Verified Copy Last updated date 5.12.2014

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