Whoever uses any report of a test or analysis made by the Central Drugs Laboratory or by a Government Analyst, or any extract from such report, for the purpose of advertising any drug 1[or cosmetic], shall be punishable with fine which may extend to 2[five thousand rupees].
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1. Ins. by Act 21 of 1962, s. 15 (w.e.f. 27-7-1964).2. Subs. by Act 26 of 2008, s. 10, for "five hundred rupees" (w.e.f. 10-8-2009)
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