Bare Act
The Meghalaya Intoxicating Liquor (Prohibition of Publication of Advertisement) Act, 1976
General197610 sections
This law bans the advertisement of alcoholic beverages in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It applies to any individual or business attempting to promote, solicit, or offer liquor for sale through print, signs, broadcasts, or public displays, excluding basic price lists inside licensed shops. Violators risk up to six months of imprisonment, fines, or both, while excise officers hold broad powers to search properties and seize illegal promotional materials. This legislation matters because it seeks to protect public health by actively discouraging drinking and limiting commercial influence, giving local authorities strong powers to control liquor marketing within the entire region.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Prohibition of advertisements relating toe liquor.
- 4. Presumption
- 5. Power of the inspection and seizure of material object containing published advertisements.
- 6. Penalty
- 7. Investigation of offence
- 8. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 9. Power to compound offences.
- 10. Power to make rules
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