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Part IV · General

111. Permission to import and to accept as a donation of any medicine &c

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

Subject to the provisions of subsection (3) no person shall import or accept as a donation any medicine, medical device or borderline product for free distribution or to promote within Sri Lanka, without the approval of the authority.

(2)

The provisions of subsection (1) shall apply to the importation or receiving of medicine, medical device or borderline product as a donation during an emergency or disaster situation.

(3)

Minister may, prescribe the guidelines, for accepting donations of medicines, medical devices or borderline products at any disaster or emergency situation, taking into consideration the guidelines of the World Health

Organization issued in relation to accepting or receiving medicines, medical devices or borderline products during similar situations.

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Part VII

Repeals and Transitional Provisions

Part VIII

Interpretation