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The Maharashtra Prohibition Act

Section 24A. This Chapter not to apply to certain articles.

1[24A.This Chapter not to apply to 2[certain articles.].-Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to apply to- (1) any toilet preparation containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor; (2) any medicinal preparation containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor; 3[(3) any antiseptic preparation or solution containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor; (4) any flavouring extract, essence or syrup containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor:] Provided that 4[such article] corresponds with the description and limitations mentioned in section 59A: Provided further that the purchase, possession or use of any liquor or alcohol for the manufacture of any 4[such article] shall not be made or had except under a licence granted under section 31A. 5[Explanation.- Nothing in this section shall be construed to mean that any person may drink any toilet preparation, or antiseptic preparation or solution, containing alcohol; and it is hereby provided that no person shall drink any such preparation.]]

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