Section 19

Any person who shall knowingly and without any lawful excuse move or convey or cause to be moved or conveyed within

Malaysia any dangerous pest or noxious plant shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both:

Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to any Director or Inspecting Officer of any component region who may move or convey within Malaysia any dangerous pests or noxious plants for purposes of the destruction of such pests or plants or for any other purposes relating to any research or study to eliminate such pests or plants.