88Penalty for unauthorised occupation or depasturing on reserved forests

88 Penalty for unauthorised occupation or depasturing on reserved forests S. 88(1) amended by Nos 6976 s. 17(a)(i)–(iii), 10235 s. 3(k)(i)–(iii). (1) Every person who is found in unauthorized occupation of any reserved forest or any part thereof or who knowingly and wilfully depastures any cattle thereon without authority in that behalf shall be liable to the penalties following (that is to say): For the first offence not more than 2 penalty units, for the second offence after an interval of fourteen clear days from the date of the previous conviction not more than 4 penalty units, and for any subsequent offence after a like interval not more than 9 penalty units. S. 88(2) amended by No. 41/1987 s. 103(Sch. 4 item 24.101). (2) On the conviction of any person for an offence against this section any authorised officer may when so authorized by the Minister take all such steps as are necessary to dispossess the offender from and recover possession of the land of which he has been in unauthorized occupation. S. 88(3) amended by No. 41/1987 s. 103(Sch. 4 item 24.101). (3) Whether such person is or is not prosecuted under this section all or any buildings fences or improvements erected or made or occupied or used by him without lawful authority or permission may forthwith be taken possession of for the Crown or removed by any authorised officer. No. 6073 s. 89.