Malaysia legislation

Section 14

of Sarawak Rivers Ordinance, 1993

Section 14

(a)

is registered in accordance with section 15; and

(b)

has its name endorsed upon a valid permit issued under section 15; or

(c)

is exempted from this section by an Order made under section 35(3).

(2)

If any vessel is used on any river without being registered and without having a valid permit, the owner of such vessel shall be guilty of an offence: Penalty, imprisonment for six months and a fine of two thousand ringgit, unless he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge, consent or connivance.

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River transport permits