Malaysia legislation

Section 22

of Sabah Inland Fisheries And Aquaculture Enactment 2003

Section 22

(1)

No person shall fish in riverine waters by using –

(a)

fishing appliance that is pushed or towed by a motorised fishing vessel; or

(b)

any natural poisonous substance; or

(c)

any apparatus utilizing an electric current; or

(d)

any prohibited gear, except in man-made, privately owned reservoir or pond.

(2)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.

Prohibition on the use of explosive substance or explosive projectile.

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