Malaysia legislation

Section 10

of Fisheries (Adoption) Ordinance, 1994

Section 10

(a)

set up, operate or cause to be operated any fishing stake or stow net;

(b)

have in his possession or on board a vessel any fishing stake or stow net; or

(c)

use such other fishing appliances or part thereof which are not exempted under the Second Schedule, without a licence issued by the State Fisheries Officer.

(2)

Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence: Penalty, a fine not exceeding five thousand ringgit or imprisonment not exceeding two years, or both.

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Procedure for application for licence, etc.