Control of Horses Act, 1996

Consequential amendment to section 24 of Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act, 1965.

44.Section 24 of the Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act, 1965 , is hereby amended by the insertion after “animal” of “(other than a horse)” and the said section as so amended is set out in the Table to this section.

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24. If any person sells an animal (other than a horse) as a pet to a person apparently under the age of twelve years he shall be guilty of an offence under this Part.