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Section 50

of Native Courts Native Customary Laws Rules 1995

State Subsidiary LegislationIn forceProvision 50 of 58

Section 50

Any person who, without reasonable excuse, cuts, fells, removes or collects any tree or any part thereof on any land belonging to or in the lawful occupation of another commits a breach of native customary law and shall be liable -

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(i)

to pay to the aggrieved party sogit not exceeding 3 fowls or other things of equivalent value in accordance with adat fine; or

(ii)

in default thereof -

(a)

to a fine not exceeding 300 ringgit; or

(b)

to an imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 week; or

(c)

to both fine and imprisonment.

Disturbance to dam or embankment.