National Kenaf and Tobacco Board Act 2009 · Updated to 1 Oct 2018 · Part VII
77. Examination or testing of seized kenaf, tobacco, etc.
Feedback & supportWhen any kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco or tobacco product is seized under this Act, it shall be sufficient to open and examine five per centum only of each description of the package or receptacle in which such kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco or tobacco product is contained.
kenaf
“kenaf” means Hibiscus cannabinus from the plant species of the Hibiscus or any part thereof, and includes hybrids of this species, hybrids resulting from crossing this species or hybrids with any other species or hybrids of plants and genetically engineered versions of this species or hybrids;
If it is necessary to test any kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco or tobacco product seized under this Act, it shall be sufficient to examine a sample not exceeding five per centum in volume or weight of the kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco or tobacco product examined under subsection (1).
kenaf product
“kenaf product” means any product originated from kenaf or any mixture containing kenaf such as cordage, paper, textile and bio-composite;
The court shall presume that the kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco or tobacco product contained in unopened packages or receptacles are of the same nature, quantity and quality as those found in the similar packages or receptacles which have been opened.
tobacco
“tobacco” means the plant species of Nicotiana tabacum or any part thereof, whether in the uncured or cured state and includes hybrids of this species, hybrids resulting from crossing this species or hybrids with any other species or hybrids of plants and genetically engineered versions of this species or hybrids;
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Board
“Board” means the National Kenaf and Tobacco Board established under section 3;