Malaysia legislation

Section 45

of MALAYSIAN SPACE BOARD ACT 2022

Section 45

(2)

Upon the appointment of an investigator under section 44, it shall be the duty of the investigator to maintain safe custody of the space object or launch facility, being the subject matter of the incident or accident, or such other evidence relating to the incident or accident.

(3)

When the investigator determines that the space object, launch facility or such other evidence is no longer necessary for the purposes of the investigation, the investigator shall release the space object, launch facility or such other evidence to the owner or any person authorized in writing by the owner to take custody of the space object, launch facility or such other evidence.

Act 834

(4)

Any person who tampers with, removes, damages or destroys any space object, launch facility or such other evidence in the custody of the Space Regulator or an investigator commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable—

(a)

where such person is an individual, to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit; or

(b)

where such person is a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding twenty thousand ringgit.

Licence, etc., deemed suspended in the event of accident