Malaysia legislation
Section 59
Section 59
Whenever an authorized officer has reasonable cause to believe that any kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco, tobacco product, conveyance, machinery, contrivance, equipment, book, record, document or other article in respect of which an offence under this Act or the rules or regulations has been committed is likely
Act 692
to be found in or on any premises, person, vehicle, vessel or conveyance and that by reason of delay in obtaining a warrant under section 58 the object of the search may be frustrated, he may, without warrant, with such assistance and force as is necessary—
(a)
enter and search such premises;
(b)
stop and search such person, vehicle, vessel or conveyance;
(c)
inspect any kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco, tobacco product, conveyance, machinery, contrivance, equipment, book, record, document or other article as he considers necessary;
(d)
verify the accuracy of records, statements or any information given to an authorized officer or to the Board;
(e)
collect samples of any kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco or tobacco product; or
(f)
seize any kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco, tobacco product, conveyance, machinery, contrivance, equipment, book, record, document or other article which may be found and may be evidence of the commission of such offence.
Search of persons