Section 18
Supply of rationed articles
of Control of Essential Supplies Act 1973
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Section 18
(1)
Except under the authority of the Controller or under and in accordance with this Act or of any direction, licence, permit or coupon issued thereunder, a person must not obtain or attempt to obtain, and a retailer must not supply or offer or attempt to supply, any rationed article.
(2)
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence under this Act.