Obstructing navigation of rivers

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A person who opens or draws up any floodgate or sluice or who in any way damages any navigable river or canal with intent to obstruct or prevent the navigation of the river or canal commits an offence.

Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units, imprisonment for 7 years or both.

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143 Obstructing navigation of rivers