27. Exemptions.―Nothing contained in this Chapter shall apply to― (a) the training of animals for bona fide military or police purposes or the exhibition of any animals so trained; or (b) any animals kept in any zoological garden or by any society or association which has for its principal object the exhibition of animals for educational or scientific purposes. STATE AMENDMENTS Karnataka Amendment of section 27.―In section 27 of the principal Act, after clause (b), the following shall be inserted, namely:― “(c)” the conduct of “Kambala” with a view to follow and promote tradition and culture and ensure survival and continuance of native breeds of buffaloes. (d) the conduct of “Bulls race or Bullock cart race” with a view to follow and promote tradition and culture and ensure survival and continuance of native breeds of cattle.” [Vide Karnataka Act 2 of 2018, s. 6]. Maharashtra Amendment of section 27 of 59 of 1960.―In section 27 of the principal Act, after clause (a), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:― “(a-1) the conduct of bullock cart race in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 3, with a view to follow and promote tradition and culture and ensure survival and continuance of native breeds of bulls; or”. [Vide Maharashtra Act 45 of 2017, s. 6]. CHAPTER VI MISCELLANEOUS
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