Malaysia legislation
Section 17
Section 17
Special powers in emergency
(a)
suspend the licence of a licensed operator and take temporary possession of any abattoir of a licensed operator;
(b)
withdraw either partially or totally the use of any abattoir service or facility from any person or class of persons or from the public at large.
(2)
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong may also authorize the Minister or any other officer employed by the Government to operate an abattoir taken possession of under paragraph (1)(a).
14 Laws of Malaysia ACT 507
(3)
The licensed operator shall give all necessary assistance whenever required to do so by the Minister or by any officer authorized to operate an abattoir under subsection (2).
(4)
If any doubt arises as to the existence of an emergency or whether any act done under subsection (1) was in the interest of public safety, a certificate signed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and exhibited at such places as the Minister deems fit shall be conclusive proof on the point.
(5)
Where the Government takes possession of any abattoir under paragraph (1)(a) the licensed operator shall be paid adequate compensation which shall be determined by the Director General after giving an opportunity to the licensed operator to be heard on the matter.
(6)
Any licensed operator who is dissatisfied with the determination or decision of the Director General may appeal therefrom to the Minister.
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