# The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968, Section 35

- Act: The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Act 17 of 1968)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/andhra-pradesh-excise-act-1968/section/35/

## Text

Penalty for rendering denatured spirit fit for human consumption - Whoever renders or attempts to render fit for human consumption any spirit, which has been denatured or has in his possession any spirit in respect of which he knows or has reason to believe that any such attempt has been made, shall on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than two years but which shall not exceed five years and with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees. Explanation - For the purposes of this section it shall be presumed, unless and until the contrary is proved, that any spirit, which is proved on chemical analysis to contain any quantity of any of the prescribed denaturants, is or contains or has been derived from denatured spirit.

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