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WHITE PHOSPHORUS MATCHES (PROHIBITION) [CAP. 38. 1
WHITE PHOSPHORUS MATCHES (Prohibition) ORDINANCE
To prohibit the manufacture, sale and importation of matches made with white phosphorus.
Enacted by ORDINANCE IX of 1910.
(1st October, 1910)*
(1st January, 1911)
Matches (Prohibition) Ordinance.
Provided that the owner or manager may, at the time when the sample is taken, and on providing the necessary appliances, require such Police officer to divide the sample so taken into two parts and to mark, seal and deliver to him one part.
Short title.
Definition of "white phosphorus”.
Prohibition to use white phosphorus in the manufacture of matches.
Taking of samples of substances used in the manufacture of matches.
7. If any person contravenes the provisions of section 3 or 5, or interferes with, or obstructs the Police in the execution of their duty under this Ordinance, he shall be liable to a fine (ammenda or multa), and all white phosphorus or matches made with white phosphorus found in his possession may be seized by any officer of Police and shall be liable to forfeiture.
Prohibition of sale of matches made with white phosphorus.
Prohibition of importation of matches made with white phosphorus. Cap. 37.
Penalties.
*See Proclamation No. XI of 28th June, 1910.
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