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Section 11

Duty on appearance of a dangerous pest

of Plant Quarantine Act 1976

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Section 11
(1)

Whenever a dangerous pest, or any plant diseased by a dangerous pest, is found or appears on any land, the owner or occupier of such land shall—

(a)

as soon as he becomes aware that the same has been found or has appeared thereon forthwith give notice thereof in writing or otherwise to the Director or to any Inspecting

Officer with such particulars as may be prescribed;

(b)

carry into effect all instructions given to him by any

Inspecting Officer for the destruction of the dangerous pest or plants diseased by a dangerous pest on such land;

and

(c)

render all assistance in his power towards the carrying out of any action taken by any Inspecting Officer for the purpose of destroying the dangerous pest or plants diseased by a dangerous pest on such land.

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(2)

Any person who commits a breach of subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit.

(3)

Any Inspecting Officer receiving any notice in accordance with paragraph (1)(a) shall inform the Director of such notice.