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Section 65

of Pesticides Act 1974

ActIn forceProvision 71 of 73

Section 65

(1)

This section shall apply in relation to a substance that is both a poison as defined in the Poisons Ordinance of the State of Sarawak and a pesticide as defined in this Act.

(2)

A person who does an act or thing in relation to that substance, which act or thing is authorized by or under the Ordinance or would not, but for this Act, constitute an offence by virtue of a licence, authorization, exemption, or exception under, or any provision of, the

Ordinance, shall not be liable to be prosecuted under this Act or the rules or regulations for doing that act or thing.

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(3)

A person who does an act or thing in relation to that substance, which act or thing is authorized by or under this Act or the rules or regulations or would not, but for the Ordinance, constitute an offence by virtue of a registration, licence, permit, authorization, exemption, or exception under, or any provision of, this Act or the rules or regulations, shall not be liable to be prosecuted under the Ordinance for doing that act or thing.

Repeal of F.M. 15/1949 and Sabah Cap.