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Section 24A: This Chapter not to apply to certain articles.

The Maharashtra Prohibition ActState Act of Maharashtra · Act 25 of 1949

[24A.This Chapter not to apply to [certain articles.].-Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to apply to-

(1) any toilet preparation containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor;

(2) any medicinal preparation containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor;

[(3) any antiseptic preparation or solution containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor;

(4) any flavouring extract, essence or syrup containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor:]

Provided that 4[such article] corresponds with the description and limitations mentioned in section 59A:

Provided further that the purchase, possession or use of any liquor or alcohol for the manufacture of any [such article] shall not be made or had except under a licence granted under section 31A.

[Explanation.- Nothing in this section shall be construed to mean that any person may drink any toilet preparation, or antiseptic preparation or solution, containing alcohol; and it is hereby provided that no person shall drink any such preparation.]]

Where this provision sits

ActThe Maharashtra Prohibition Act
Section24A
Marginal noteThis Chapter not to apply to certain articles.
JurisdictionState of Maharashtra
StatusIn force as published by the source

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