s 8 Lien on goods for recovery of rates
(1) For the amount of all rates leviable under the Enactment in respect of any goods, the Authority shall have a lien on such goods and shall be entitled to seize and detain the goods until such rates are fully paid. (2) The lien referred to in subsection (1) shall have priority over all other liens and claims except claims for money payable to the Government of Malaysia or Government of Sabah. (3) Rates in respect of goods to be landed shall become payable immediately on the landing of such goods. (4) Rates in respect of goods to be shipped shall be payable before such goods are shipped. (5) Rates in respect of goods to be removed from the premises of the Authority shall be payable on demand. (6) If any goods which are subject to a lien as mentioned in subsection (1) are of a perishable nature, the Authority may at its discretion sell or dispose of them at any time. (7) If the goods are sold, the Authority shall have a lien on the proceeds of the sale and subsections (1) and (2) shall apply to such lien.