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likely to be in common use for purposes other
than the treatment of human ailments, e.g.,
disinfectants (section 17).
Regulations are laid down in section 18 for
the sale of poisons and this part of the Act
defines the persons who may legally sell poisons
in Parts 1 and 2 respectively of the Poisons List
and the premises on which they may be sold.
Subject to certain exemptions only authorised
sellers of poisons may sell poisons in Part 1 of
the list and the actual sale must be effected either
by a registered pharmacist or under his supervision
on premises duly registered under Part I of the
Act. (The Local Authority has nothing to do
with poisons in Part 1 of the list as will be seen
later on in the Act; they are, however, very
much concerned with poisons in Part 2 of the
list).
Section 18 also states that poisons in Part 2
of the Poisons List may be sold either by Authorised
Sellers of Poisons or by certain other persons
whose names and premises are on the "Local
Authority's List."
Regulations are laid down as to the labelling
of poisons in both parts of the Poisons List.
Under section 19 medicines supplied by medical
practitioners, dentists and veterinary surgeons for
treatment in the course of their professional work
and poisons dispensed by an authorised seller of
poisons on his premises or on premises registered
under Part I of the Act, are exempt from the
provisions of section 18 regarding the sale of
poisons but are subject to modified rules.
Section 20 also exempts the sale of poisons
wholesale, the sale of poisons to be exported and