Malaysia legislation

Section 22

of *BIOSAFETY ACT 2007

Section 22

Requirement for notification

(a)

exportation of living modified organisms;

(b)

contained use involving living modified organisms;

(c)

importation of living modified organisms for purposes of undertaking a contained use activity.

(2)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable—

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(a)

where such person is an individual, to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit for each day during which the offence continues after conviction;

(b)

where such person is a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand ringgit and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding twenty thousand ringgit for each day during which the offence continues after conviction.

Compliance with requirements of importing country