Whoever, in contravention of any provision of this Act, develops, produces, otherwise acquires, stockpiles, retains or uses Chemical Weapons, transfers, directly or indirectly, any Chemical Weapon to any person, uses any riot control agent as a method of warfare, engages in any military preparations to use Chemical Weapons, assists, encourages or induces in any manner any person to engage in the use of any riot control agent as a method of warfare or any other activity prohibited to a State Party under the Convention, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to term of life and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to one lakh rupees.
Section 40: Punishment for contravention in relation to development, production, etc., of Chemical Weapons or riot control agents, etc.
The Chemical Weapons Convention Act, 2000Central Act · Act 34 of 2000
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Chemical Weapons Convention Act, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section | 40 |
| Marginal note | Punishment for contravention in relation to development, production, etc., of Chemical Weapons or riot control agents, etc. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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