Malaysia legislation
Section 83
Section 83
Importation of noxious insects or pests
(1)
No person shall import into Sabah or shall have in his possession any living disease bearing insect or any living disease pathogen or virus or any bacterial culture, of a nature harmful or dangerous to animals or birds unless he holds a licence.
(2)
Any person who contravenes subsection (1), commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.
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