Malaysia legislation

Section 59

of Sabah Inland Fisheries And Aquaculture Enactment 2003

Section 59

(1)

Any person who accidentally or inadvertently discharges or places, or causes or contributes to the discharge of deleterious substance in riverine waters which is likely to endanger fish or fish habitat, shall immediately report to the Director or any authorised officer of such incident.

(2)

Upon receipt of the report, the Director or authorised officer, may give the necessary directions to counteract, mitigate or remedy any adverse effects on fish or fish habitat from the discharging or placing of the deleterious substance.

(3)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction –

(a)

if a corporate body to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit;

and

(b)

if not a corporate body to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.

Duty to take appropriate measures to safeguard and conserve fish.

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