The Assam Opium Smoking Act, 1927
assam · 1927
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- S. 1(I) This Act may be called the Assam Opium Smoking and ""leot
- S. 2In this Act, unless there is anything repugnan t in the DeliaitiOl1l
- S. 3It shall be unlawful for any per,on to Smoke opium
- S. 4If two or more pel'Jons smoke opium in company, each of P
- S. 5An assembly of two or mo re peTSQn5 15
- S. 6Whoever being aware of facti which render an aDem ~pJum-
- S. 7Section 7 penalizes members of opium smoking assemblies with up to one month imprisonment or a fine up to fifty rupees.
- S. 9\Vhoever opens, keeps or Uses any place or permit! ~:=
- S. 10Section 10 penalizes opium possession and dealing, doubles penalties for repeat offenders, and authorizes magistrate-issued warrants for searches and seizures of opium.
- S. 13Section 13 applies the Criminal Procedure Code of 1898 for executing warrants and conducting searches under Section 12.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates that officers report arrests or seizures under the Act to their superior within 48 hours.
- S. 15Section 15 allows arrested individuals under the Assam Opium Smoking Act to be released on bail at the discretion of the arresting officer.
- S. 16Section mandates police and land revenue officers to assist excise officials in enforcing the Act.
- S. 17Section 17 of the Assam Opium Smoking Act, 1927 allows courts to confiscate or destroy any opium, instruments, or related materials used in offenses under the Act.
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