Malaysia legislation

Section 50

of Animal Enactment 2015

Section 50

(1)

There shall be established and maintained quarantine stations and veterinary centres at suitable places in Sabah.

(2)

The location and name of such quarantine station and veterinary centre shall be notified in the Gazette.

(3)

In addition to the quarantine station and veterinary centre under subsection

(1)

, the Director may appoint suitable places or premises to be temporary or emergency quarantine stations.

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(4)

Notwithstanding subsection (3), no person shall use a private place or premises as temporary quarantine station unless he holds a licence.

(5)

The Director may give such directions as he thinks fit for regulating the management and maintenance of temporary or emergency quarantine stations.

(6)

Any person who contravenes subsection (4) 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 six months or to both.

Presumption as to entry of animal etc., to Sabah