Section 5, Biological Diversity Act, 2003 [S21-8HX]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 24 January 2003.

In Biological Diversity Act, 2003 [A11-898]. This text from 24 January 2003. 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, Biological Diversity Act, 2003 [S21-8HX]. Machine: S21-8HX.

5. Prohibition of the operation of a plant without licence.—No person shall undertake the operation of a plant 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 operation of a plant undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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Section 56, Biological Diversity Act, 2003 [S21-A4T], 24 January 2003, Band A. "section 5".

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