Malaysia legislation
Section 10
of ENVIRONMENT (REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GASES EMISSION) ORDINANCE, 2023
Section 10
⎯(1) No person shall flare and vent petroleum or greenhouse gases in any part of the State, whether onshore or offshore, without the consent by the Controller in writing in accordance with the rules made under section 57.
(2)
Where the Controller is satisfied that there has been non compliance with subsection (1), he shall immediately issue a Stop
Order to the person flaring and venting the petroleum or greenhouse gases to direct him to forthwith cease the flaring and venting thereof.
(3)
If the person to whom the Order made under subsection (1)
fails, neglects or refuse to comply with the Order:
(a)
the Controller or any person duly authorized by him may enter any land, premises or facility where flaring or venting of petroleum or greenhouse gases takes place and take such measures, as may be necessary, to stop or discontinue the flaring or venting of petroleum or Greenhouse gases; or
(b)
apply to the High Court for an Order directing the person to cease forthwith the flaring or venting of petroleum or greenhouse gases and to pay a financial penalty of not less than five hundred thousand ringgit.
(4)
Any person who fails, neglects or refuse to comply with an
Order made by the Court under subsection 3(b) shall be guilty of contempt of Court and the Controller may apply to the Court, in accordance with procedures laid down by the Rules of Court, for an
Order of committal against any person who does not comply with the said Order.
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