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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Poisons Act, 1919

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/134039

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Poisons Act, 1919 is Central state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

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Act Text

Preamble1 - Poisons Act, 1919
Section1 - SHORT TITLE AND EXTENT
Section2 - POWER OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT TO REGULATE POSSESSION FUR SALE AND SALE OF ANY POISON
Section3 - POWER TO PROHIBIT IMPORTATION INTO THE STATES OF ANY POISON EXCEPT UNDER LICENCE The5[Central Government] may, by
Section4 - POWER TO REGULATE POSSESSION OF ANY POISON IN CERTAIN AREAS
Section5 - PRESUMPTION AS TO SPECIFIED POISONS Any substance specified as a poison in a rule made or notification issued under
Section6 - PENALTY FOR UNLAWFUL IMPORTATION, ETC
Section7 - POWER TO ISSUE SEARCH WARRANT
Section8 - RULES
Section9 - SAVINGS

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What is the Poisons Act, 1919?

The Poisons Act, 1919, is Central state legislation available in full text on SooperKanoon. It is commonly used for legal research alongside judgments that interpret and apply its provisions.

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