50. Seizure by police officer of any beedies, cigarettes, tobacco or smoking mixture in possession of child - (1) Any police officer may, seize any beedies, cigarettes, tobacco, or smoking mixture in the possession of a child whom he finds smoking in any street or public place and any beedies, cigarettes, tobacco or smoking mixture so seized be disposed of in such manner as may be prescribed. (2) Any police officer finding a child smoking or in possession of any beedies, cigarettes, tobacco or smoking mixture in any street or public place shall see that information of the fact is given to the parent or guardian of the child.
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