The Assam Rhinoceros Preservation (Amendment) Act, 1970
assam · 1970
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- S. 2In section 2 of the principal Act between the of section 2 words "Rhinoceros" and "unless" the words "or '1
- S. 3The section increases penalties for possessing rhino parts and makes it a more severe offense.
- S. 4Adds a penalty for capturing rhinoceroses in contravention of the Assam Rhinoceros Preservation Act.
- S. 5Amends Section 8 of the Assam Rhinoceros Preservation Act to update its provisions.
- S. 1954Section allows certain Forest and Police officers to conduct immediate searches without a warrant to trace offenses against the Act.