Malaysia legislation
Section 24
of SARAWAK TIMBER INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ORDINANCE, 1973 ( Ord. No. 3/73 )
Section 24
Power to make regulations
The Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri may, make such regulations as may be expedient or necessary for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Ordinance and in particular, such regulations may provide for—
(a)
the manner in which and the terms and conditions on which loans may be granted by the Corporation;
(b)
controlling and restricting the sale, distribution and marketing of timber subject to such conditions as may be specified under the regulations;
(c)
requiring persons engaged in the manufacture, sale, distribution or marketing of timber to submit reports and such other information as may be required by the Corporation;
(d)
controlling and prescribing the standards and grade of timber to be marketed;
(e)
regulating the quality of timber to be exported;
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(f)
the establishment, control and co-ordination of centres for the training of persons in timber industry and trade;
(g)
regulating and controlling the conduct and administration of timber industries conducted by the Government or those financed by the Corporation and for all matters connected therewith;
(h)
regulating and controlling the accounts of timber industries conducted by the Government or those financed by the
Corporation;
(i)
defining the relations of the Corporation with owners of timber industries financed by the Corporation and the rights of control over such industries by the Corporation;
(j)
the prescription of forms and fees in connection with any matter under this Ordinance;
(k)
the prescription of anything which requires to be, or which may be, prescribed under this Ordinance;
(l)
requiring persons engaged in or associated with the manufacture, sale, distribution or marketing of timber or the management or operation of any of plant or premises for the treatment and seasoning of timber to register; and
(m)
prescribing penalties (not exceeding a fine of one hundred thousand ringgit or imprisonment not exceeding five years or both such fine and imprisonment) for breach or contravention of any regulations made thereunder;
(n)
prescribing the procedure for compounding of offences; and
(o)
regulating the establishment and operation of timber mills and any matters related thereto
[Am. Ord. No. 6/77; Am. Ord. No. 5/92; Am. Cap. A71,
Add. Cap. A204/2022]
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Delegation of powers and duties