Malaysia legislation

Section 39

of *INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT 2008

Section 39

Additional powers

(a)

to require the production of records, accounts and documents and to inspect, examine and copy any of them;

(b)

to require the production of any identification document from any person in relation to any case or offence under this Act;

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(c)

to make such enquiry as may be necessary to ascertain whether the provisions of this Act have been complied with.

(2)

A person who fails to comply with a request made under subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to both.

Offence to assault or obstruct enforcement officer