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National Tobacco Board (Incorporation) Act, 1973

Pays/Territoire
Malaisie
Type du document
Législation
Date
1973
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
An Act to establish the National Tobacco Board for the betterment and proper conduct of the tobacco producing industry, and to make provisions respecting the Board and the industry.
Sujet
Plantes cultivées
Mot clé
Produits agricoles Tabac Institution Fonds spécial Autorisation/permis Inspection
Aire géographique
Asie, Asie et Pacifique, East Asian Seas, Asie du Sud-Est
Entry into force notes
The Act came into force on 15 August 1973, with the exception of sections 13 to 18, which entered into force on 11 March 1974.
Résumé

The present law has been enacted to establish the National Tobacco Board, which is intended to the improvement and proper conduct of the tobacco producing industry in Malaysia. Part II of the Act lays down provisions with respect to the setting up and the functions of the Board. Part III, which is entitled “Regulation and Control”, sets forth some prohibitions relating to cured tobacco. In particular, to purchase and sell cured tobacco, a licence is needed. Moreover, a license is required too for carrying on the business of curing tobacco, as well as for the storage and possession of cured tobacco. Section 18 refers to the penalty to be applied in case of contravention. Part IV of the Act regards finance, report and ministerial supervision. Section 25 provides for the establishment of the Tobacco Industry Board Fund, devoted to financing the activities hereby referred to. Part V lays down detailed provisions concerning the enforcement of these provisions through inspections performed by the competent officers and related penalties to be applied in case of violation of the Act, including seizure.

Texte intégral
Anglais