Malaysia legislation
Section 155
Section 155
Any person who –
(a)
utilises any mineral for a commercial or industrial purpose; or
(b)
sells any mineral, obtained under a fossicking licence 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 one year or to both.
Penalty for panning (dulang washing) without licence.