Malaysia legislation
Section 14
Section 14
(1)
It shall not be lawful –
(a)
to construct any structure in any port area or otherwise which may affect the traffic and the safety of the navigation; or
(b)
to do activities such as hydrographic survey, dredging and reclamations or any activities in any designated area, foreshore, port or harbour to which this Enactment applies which will impede the traffic safety of navigation;
(c)
to tie up or anchor any vessel or other craft in any port or river to which this Enactment applies which is likely to prevent or obstruct the passage of other vessels or craft; or
(d)
to permit or cause to be sunk any vessel or other craft in any port and harbour or river; or
(e)
to dump the carcass of any animal or bird, dredging materials, earth, garbage and any other refuse materials into any port, harbour or river to which this Enactment applies which may affect the traffic and the safety of the navigation.
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(2)
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence, and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding RM30,000.00 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.
(3)
If as a result of the offence committed, remedial works have to be undertaken to ensure safety for navigation, the Director shall direct the offender to do the remedial works. Failing which the cost of remedial works shall be recovered as though it is a debt owed to the Government.
Regulations.