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Absinthe (Prohibition) Act

LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
CONSOLIDATED EDITION 2006

Commencement: 1 January 1916

CHAPTER 4
ABSINTHE (PROHIBITION)

JR 6 of 1915

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1. Importation, etc., of absinthe prohibited
2. Penalties for contravention

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ABSINTHE (PROHIBITION)

To prohibit the importation, fabrication and sale of absinthe in Vanuatu.

1. Importation, etc., of absinthe prohibited

The manufacture, importation, circulation and sale wholesale or by retail of absinthe or similar liquors in Vanuatu shall be prohibited.

2. Penalties for contravention

Any person found guilty of a contravention of this Act shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding VT30, 000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 days or to one or other of these penalties.