Section 53
Section 53
(1)
The Minister may, for the purpose of conservation, by order published in the
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(a)
prohibit for such period as may be specified in the order the movement of any animal or bird or any specified class of them within or between any areas specified in such order except under licence;
or
(b)
prohibit during such period or periods as may be specified in the order the slaughter in any area of any cattle, sheep, goat, swine or poultry of any specified class thereof except under licence; and
(c)
prescribe fees and procedures for obtaining such licences.
(2)
The order issued under this section may specify the person who may issue a licence as to movement or slaughter and such licence may be issued subject to such conditions as such person may impose.
(3)
Any person who fails to comply with the order made under subsection (1)
commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifteen thousand ringgit.