Malaysia legislation
Section 15
Section 15
(2)
Where under this section possession has been taken of any fish, the Director General—
(a)
may, if he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act or under any rule made thereunder has been committed and criminal proceedings have been instituted against any person in respect of such offence, apply to the Magistrate for an order that the fish shall be sold or disposed of, and if the fish is ordered to be sold, the proceeds of sale shall be kept until the conclusion of such criminal proceedings; or
(b)
in any other case, may restore possession to the owner.
Act 49
(3)
Where under this section possession has been taken of any vehicle, vessel or other article, the Director General—
(a)
may at his discretion, if he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act or under any rule made thereunder has been committed, temporarily return such vehicle, vessel or other article to the owner of the same on security being furnished to his satisfaction that the vehicle, vessel or other article shall be surrendered to him on demand; or
(b)
in any other case, may restore possession to the owner.
(4)
The Director General may in writing delegate his powers under subsections (2) and (3) to any authorized officer and may at any time revoke any such delegation.
(b)
Notwithstanding any such delegation, the Director
General may, if he thinks fit, exercise the powers so delegated.