# The Poisons Act, 1919, Section 1: Short title and extent

- Act: The Poisons Act, 1919 (Act 12 of 1919)
- In force from: 1919-09-03
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/poisons-act-1919/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Poisons Act, 1919. 1 [(2) It extends to the whole of India: Provided that it shall not apply to the State of Jammu and Kashmir* except to the extent to which the provisions of this Act relate to the importation into India of any specified poison.]

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