Full Statute Name:  The Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021

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Popular Title:  The Assam Cow Slaughter Act Country of Origin:  India Last Checked:  July, 2022 Date Adopted:  2021 Historical: 
Summary: The Act, specific to Assam, prohibits the slaughter of cows, bulls, bullocks, heifers and calves. These animals may be slaughtered only on receipt of a certificate that states that the cattle (unless a cow) is over fourteen years old, or has (unless a cow, heifer or calf) become permanently incapacitated. These certified animals may only be slaughtered at registered slaughterhouses. Persons may not buy or sell beef or beef products except at permitted places. No person may transfer cattle from Assam to any district within the state that shares an international border with a foreign state where cattle slaughter is permitted.
Documents:  PDF icon Act No. 25 of 2021 Assam.pdf (3.73 MB)
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