# Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, Section 40: Penalty for unlawful advertisement

- Act: Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/bihar-prohibition-excise-act-2016/section/40/

## Text

Whoever prints, publishes or gives an advertisement directly or indirectly in any media, including films &television, or any social platform soliciting the use of any liquor or intoxicant, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to five years or with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees, or with both.

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