Section 1, Poisons Act, 1919 [S16-S3T]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 18 May 1919.

In Poisons Act, 1919 [A10-8FC]. This text from 18 May 1919. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 1, Poisons Act, 1919 [S16-S3T]. Machine: S16-S3T.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Poisons Act, 1919. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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Notification S.O. 3199(E), dated 5th June, 1920 [N11-EEJ], 5 June 1920, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Poisons Act, 1919 (12 of 1919), the Central Government"

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