Apothecaries' Hall Act, 1791

Not to extend to apprentices, shopmen, owners of shops, &c. who were really so before the passing of this act.

XXVII. And provided also, That nothing herein contained shall extend or be construed to extend to any apprentice or shopman, or apothecary's foreman, or owner of the shop, or manager in or about the business of an apothecary, as aforesaid, who shall appear to have been really and bona fide taken, received, indented, or hired, or to have opened shop before the passing of this act.