Malaysia legislation

Section 30D

of Natural Resources And Environment Ordinance, 1949

Section 30D

Defence

In any prosecution under section 30 or 30B, it shall be a defence if the person, owner or occupier of the premises proves—

(a)

that the deposit of refuse or open burning or pollution of the soil occurred outside his control or without his knowledge or connivance or consent; or

(b)

that he—

(i)

took all reasonable precautions; or

(ii)

exercised all due diligence, to prevent the commission of the offence as he ought to have taken and exercised having regard to the nature of his responsibility in that capacity and to all the circumstances.

[Ins. Cap. A120.]

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Default in compliance with notice or order

Section 30D — Natural Resources And Environment Ordinance, 1949