Section 8
of Veterinary Public Health Ordinance, 1999
Section 8
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(1)
The Minister, after consultation with the State
Veterinary Authority, may, by order published in the Gazette,—
(a)
specify the countries or any part thereof from which animals, birds, fish or their products or any specified kinds of animals, birds, fish or their products may be imported, either with or without restriction; and
(b)
prohibit, either absolutely or conditionally, the import from any specified country or any specified part of a country of any animal or fish products, feeds, litter, dung or any article or substance that is likely to convey or spread disease.
(2)
Any person who contravenes the provisions of any order made under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence: Penalty, a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit or imprisonment not exceeding two years or both such fine and imprisonment.