Section 19

incorporate any antibiotic, hormone or other chemical into feed; or

introduce any antibiotic, hormone or other chemical directly or through a medium into animals, unless in accordance with the prescribed manner and at the prescribed level.

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both, and for a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not

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exceeding two hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding four years or to both.

Notwithstanding subsection (1), any antibiotic, hormone or other chemical may be incorporated into feed or introduced directly or through medium into animals, at a level higher than the prescribed level if prescribed as such by a veterinary surgeon in writing and only for the purpose of treatment, control or eradication of disease.

For the purpose of this section, "veterinary surgeon" has the meaning assigned to it under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1974 [Act 147].