Stamp Act, 1815

Exemption of ginger, &c. lozenges and other confectionery from stamp duty, &c. unless avowedly sold as medicines.

54. Provided always, that nothing contained in this or any other Act shall extend or be construed to extend to charge with any stamp duties ginger and peppermint lozenges, or any other article of confectionery, unless the person vending the same shall vend the same as medicines, or as beneficial for the prevention, cure, or relief of any distemper, malady, ailment, or disorder incident to or in anywise affecting the human body, nor to compel the. person or persons vending the same to take out the licence required by persons vending medicines.

[S. 55 rep., 36 & 37 Vict. c. 91. (S.L.R.)]