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Corrosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958 (Singapore)

The Act provides the prohibited acts which include:

  • Possession of corrosive or explosive substance for the purpose of causing hurt.
  • Use of corrosive or explosive substance or offensive weapon.
  • Consorting with person carrying corrosive or explosive substance.
  • Carrying offensive weapons in public places. 

The Act provides a Schedule which includes a list of corrosive substances and scheduled weapons.