Malaysia legislation
Section 56
Section 56
Sale or disposal of heritage object
(2)
Any person who receives such notice shall not sell or dispose of any heritage object in his possession or custody.
(3)
Within the period of thirty days from the date of the notice under subsection (1) the Commissioner shall have the first right to purchase such heritage object at an agreeable value.
(4)
Any person who contravenes subsection (2) commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both.
Notice of intention to sell or transfer a heritage object