Section 66

any private sewerage system or septic tank which is so foul or is in such a state or so situate as to be a nuisance or a danger to health; or

any premises which is not ventilated in such manner as to render harmless as far as practicable any gas, vapour, dust or other impurity that is harmful to health generated from that private sewerage system or septic tank, commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both.

The Commission may direct the owner or the management corporation or, if the owner or management corporation cannot with reasonable diligence be traced, the occupier of the premises where the private sewerage system or septic tank is located or situated on, to abate such nuisance, harm or danger.

If the owner, management corporation or occupier fails to comply with the direction of the Commission under subsection (2), the Commission or any person authorized by the Commission may abate such nuisance, harm or danger and the expenses incurred by the Commission or the authorized person shall be borne by the owner, management corporation or occupier.

Contract for the provision of sewerage services