Malaysia legislation

Section 87

of Sabah Inland Fisheries And Aquaculture Enactment 2003

Section 87

(1)

Where any vessel, vehicle, article or thing is held in the custody of the

Government pending completion of the investigation or prosecution, the costs of holding the vessel, vehicle, article or thing in custody shall be borne by the permit holder or licensee or the owner or the master of the vessel or jointly.

(2)

If the permit holder or licensee, the owner, or the master of the vessel refuses to bear the costs referred to in subsection (1), such costs shall be recovered as a debt due to the Government.

Forfeiture and disposal of vessels, vehicles, articles or things.

Section 87 — Sabah Inland Fisheries And Aquaculture Enactment 2003