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Islamic Family Law Act · 2012 Revised Edition · Part IX · Penalty
Islamic Family Law Act · 2012 Revised Edition · Part IX · Penalty
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Any person who —
does not comply with sections 87(1) and (3);
does not give notice as stated in sections 87(1) and (2); or
negligently gives a false notice or statement with regards to an important matter, is guilty of an offence and, subject to subsection (2), liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000, imprisonment not exceeding one year or both.
Islamic Family Law
It shall be a defence for an accused person who does not comply with section 87(1) to prove that he has taken all steps that should be taken to comply with the attachment of earnings order.