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The White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913

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

In force

s. 4

4. Prohibition of use of white phosphorus in manufacture of matches (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 [Taka].

  1. 2. The word "Taka" was substituted, for the word "rupees" by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)

End of s. 4.

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