s 8 Exemptions in respect of poisons sold or exported
8. Except as provided in any rules made under this Act, nothing in section 6(1)(a)(v), (2) and (3) shall extend to or affect —(a) the sale of poisons by way of wholesale dealing; (b) the sale of poisons to be exported from Singapore to a place other than Malaysia; (c) the sale of poisons to a medical practitioner, registered dentist or veterinary surgeon for the purposes of his profession; (d) the sale of poisons for use in or in connection with any hospital, dispensary or similar institution approved by an order, whether general or special, of the Chief Executive of the Authority; (e) the sale of poisons for use by a Government department requiring the poison for the purposes of the public service or by any local authority requiring the poison in connection with the exercise by the authority of any statutory powers; (f) the sale of poisons to a person or institution concerned with scientific education or research, if the poison is required for the purpose of education or research; or (g) the sale of poisons by persons licensed under this Act, either by way of wholesale dealing or for use by the purchasers thereof in their trade or business, to a person who requires the poison —(i) for the purpose of his trade or business; or (ii) for the purpose of enabling him to comply with any requirements made by or in pursuance of any written law with respect to the medical treatment of persons employed by that person in any trade or business carried on by him.[4/2001]