Section 19
Animal or bird on board a ship
State EnactmentIn forceProvision 19 of 86
Section 19
(1)
Any animal or bird imported by sea and intended to be landed in Sabah shall at all times while on board a ship in any port be confined in an enclosed part of the ship or in a cage or kennel.
(2)
If any animal or bird dies or is lost from a ship in any port the person in control or in charge of the ship shall immediately notify the veterinary authority of such death or loss.
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(3)
The person in control or in charge of any ship on board who contravenes subsection (1) or fails to comply with subsection (2) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit.