Malaysia legislation

Section 14

of *INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT 2008

Section 14

(a)

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

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imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years or to both;

(b)

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.

(2)

Any person who—

(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 produced in contravention of subsection (1) 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.

Power to require scheduled species to be marked, etc.