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| (1) In a prosecution for the offence of sale of any cosmetic, device or drug contrary to the provisions of this Act or any regulations made thereunder, subject to sub- section (2) it shall be a defence for the accused -
| | (a) that he purchased the cosmetic, device or drug in a package and sold it in the same package and in the same condition that it was at the time he purchased it; and | | |
| | (b) that he could not have with reasonable diligence ascertained that the sale of the cosmetic, device or drug would be in contravention of the Act or any regulations made thereunder. | | |
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| (2) The defence specified in subsection (1) shall not be available to an accused unless he has within thirty days of the detection of the offence informed in writing the Authorized Officer detecting the offence
| | (a) of his intention to avail himself of such defence ; and | | |
| | (b) the name and address of the person from whom he purchased the cosmetic, device or drug and the date of purchase. | | |
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