Malaysia legislation
Section 36
Section 36
Weighing and measuring of goods in event of disputes
Where a difference arises, between a Port Authority and the master of a vessel or the owner of the goods, concerning the weight or quantities of the goods in respect of which port dues or rates are payable, the Port Authority—
(a)
shall cause those goods to be weighed and measured;
and
(b)
may, if necessary, detain the vessel containing the goods until they are weighed or measured.
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Payment of expenses of weighing and measuring