Malaysia legislation
Section 44
Section 44
(2)
The list prepared in accordance with subsection (1) shall be delivered immediately to—
(a)
the occupant of the place or premises where the pepper, pepper product, conveyance, machinery, contrivance, equipment, book, record, document or other article seized is found; and
(b)
the person in control or in charge of the conveyance, where the seizure is made under section 43.
(3)
Where the seizure is made in or from any place or premises which are unoccupied, the authorized officer shall whenever possible post a list of things seized conspicuously at the place or premises.
(4)
Where any pepper, pepper product, conveyance, machinery, contrivance, equipment, book, record, document or other article is seized otherwise than in or from any place or premises, the authorized officer making the seizure shall give a notice in writing of the seizure and the grounds of the seizure to the owner of the pepper, pepper product, conveyance, machinery, contrivance, equipment, book, record, document or other article seized by delivering a copy of such notice to the owner in person or by post at his place of business or residence.
(5)
A notice under subsection (4) need not be given if the seizure is made in the presence or with the knowledge of the owner.
Temporary return of conveyance, etc.