Section 4: Prohibition of use of white phosphorus in manufacture of matches.

The White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913Central Act · Act 5 of 1913

(1) No person shall use white phosphorus in the manufacture of matches.

(2) Any person who uses, or permits the use by any person under his control of, white phosphorus in the manufacture of matches, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.

Where this provision sits

Act	The White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913
Section	4
Marginal note	Prohibition of use of white phosphorus in manufacture of matches.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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