Section 33

An application for an onshore assessment permit under subsection (1) shall be made to the Agency in such manner and accompanied by such fees as may be prescribed.

An application for an offshore assessment permit under this section may be withdrawn at any time before the onshore assessment permit is granted or refused.

The Agency may at any time after the receipt of an application under subsection (2) and before the application is determined, by a written notice, require the applicant to provide any additional documents or information within the period as specified.

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to a fine not exceeding one million ringgit or to both.

Grant of onshore assessment permit