Section 5, Police Act, 1861 [S12-30Y]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 15 September 1861.

In Police Act, 1861 [A10-3MP]. This text from 15 September 1861. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 5, Police Act, 1861 [S12-30Y]. Machine: S12-30Y.

5. Prohibition of the business of a pawnbroker without licence.—No person shall undertake the business of a pawnbroker except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 6: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the business of a pawnbroker undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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Section 51, Police Act, 1861 [S12-4EY], 15 September 1861, Band A. "section 5".

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