Section 38
Offence relating to disobedience to summons or refusal to give evidence
of Geographical Indications Act 2022
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Section 38
(1)
The Registrar may, for the purposes of this Act—
(a)
summon witnesses;
(b)
receive evidence on oath; and
(c)
require the production of any document or article.
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(2)
Any person who disobeys the summons or request made by the Registrar under subsection (1) without any lawful excuse commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding two thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both.