The Computer Science Development Law 36. Whoever imports or export any type of computer software or any information prescribed by the Council under sub-section (g) of section 7 shall on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend from a minimum of 5 years to a maximum of 10 years and may also be liable to a fine. 37. Whoever fails to comply with an order abolishing any computer association, issued by the Council under sub-section (j) of section 7 shall, on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years, or with fine or with both. 38. Whoever attempts or conspires to commit any offence under this law or abets in the commission of such offence shall, on conviction be punished with the same penalty, prescribed in this Law for such offence. 39. The Count shall, in ordering a penalty for any offence under this Law, confiscate, or destroy or dispose of the exhibits relevant to the offence in accordance with the stipulations. Chapter XI Miscellaneous 40. With respect to transferring computer technology, it shall be done in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VII of the Science and Technology Development Law. 41. In -instituting legal proceedings under this Law, prior sanction of the Ministry of Home Affairs shall be obtained. 42. In order to carry out the provisions of this Law; (a) The Ministry of Science and Technology may, with the approval of the Government; issue such rules and procedures may be necessary; (b) The Council or the Ministry of Science and Technology may issue such orders and directives as may be necessary; (c) The Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs may issue such orders and directives as may be necessary. <Amendment 23.02.1998> Sd./ Than Shwe Senior General Chairman The State Law and Order Restoration Council Page 9 of 9