Section 15: Short title, interpretation, etc.

(1) This Act may be cited as the Indian Hemp Act.
(2) In this Act, the expressions ''import'', "export", "transit" and "in transit" have the meanings assigned by section 2 of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
(3) In this Act, any reference to a person having anything in his possession includes a reference to his having it under his control, and references to possession shall be construed accordingly.
(4) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Interpretation Act, the appropriate penalty prescribed in respect of an offence by this Act, as amended, shall be applicable in respect of any person who after the commencement of this Act is convicted of that offence whether or not the offence was committed before the commencement of this Act.