Malaysia legislation

Section 45

of Sabah Inland Fisheries And Aquaculture Enactment 2003

Section 45

(1)

The Director or any authorised officer may seize and remove from any place any fish specified as prohibited species or protected species or controlled species.

(2)

The Director may –

(a)

destroy any fish specified as prohibited species or controlled species if it is not practicable to seize or remove such fish; and

(b)

take any action necessary to prevent the spreading of such fish to any inland waters.

(3)

An order to destroy any fish specified as prohibited species or controlled species may be carried out even though other fish may be destroyed.

(4)

The Director may issue any direction to any person for the purpose of subsection (2) (b).

Unlawful release of non-indigenous species.

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