Bare Act

The Drug and Cosmetics (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 1989

This law amends the Drugs and Cosmetics Act to strengthen regulations specifically for the state of Maharashtra. It updates the definition of prohibited drugs to include any substance whose sale is banned under the law, ensuring clarity for enforcement. Additionally, it increases the penalty for violations by changing the punishment for certain offenses from a minimum of five years in prison to life imprisonment. This makes the state's enforcement of drug safety laws stricter and more severe to deter illegal activities and protect public health.

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