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| (1) The breach of any of the provisions of, or regulations made under, this Chapter shall constitute an offence punishable, except as hereinafter provided, by a fine not exceeding one thousand rupees, or by imprisonment which may extend to six months : |
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| (2) Notwithstanding anything in the preceding provisions of this section, any person who transports timber, within, into or out of any specified local area in contravention of any regulation made under section 24 (1) shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a period which may extend to five years : |
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| (3) Any person who abets the commission of an offence specified in this Chapter shall also be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the same punishment provided for such offence. |
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