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Section 12

Any person who —

of International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008

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Section 12

(a)

has in his possession or under his control;

(b)

sells, offers or exposes or advertises for sale; or

(c)

displays to the public, any scheduled species which has been imported or introduced from the sea in contravention of section 10 or 11 commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable—

(aa) where such person is an individual, to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit for each animal, plant, or readily recognizable part or derivative of the animal or plant, of the scheduled species but such fine shall not exceed in the aggregate of one million ringgit, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years or to both;

(bb) where such person is a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding two hundred thousand ringgit for each animal, plant, or readily recognizable part or derivative of the animal or plant, of the scheduled species but such fine shall not exceed in the aggregate of two million ringgit.