The Poisons Act, 1919

( ACT NO. XII OF 1919 )

[ 3rd September, 1919 ]
1♣An Act to consolidate and amend the law regulating the importation, possession and sale of poisons.

 
WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law regulating the importation, possession and sale of poisons;
 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title and extent

2. Power of the Government to regulate possession for sale and sale of any poison

3. Power to prohibit importation into Bangladesh of any poison except under license

4. Power to regulate possession of any poison in certain areas

5. Presumption as to specified poisons

6. Penalty for unlawful importation, etc.

7. Power to issue search warrants

8. Rules

9. Savings

10. [Repealed]