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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, DECEMBER 10, 1909.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
No. 786.
Regulations made by the Governor-in-Council under Section 55 (i) of the Liquors Ordinance, 1909, (Ordinance No. 27 of 1909), with reference to the substances to be used and the quantites thereof for
denaturing spirits, this 6th day of December, 1909.
1-(1.) Liquid containing alcohol shall be considered to be denatured spirit when to each 100 gallons has been added one of the following in not less quantity than in the pro- portions stated :—
(a.) Five gallons of wood naphtha of not less strength than 60 degrees above
proof.
(b.) Half a gallon of kerosene of gravity not under ·800 at 15·5° C.
(c.) Half a gallon of mineral naphtha of gravity not under 800 at 15·5° C.
(d.) Half a gallon of turpentine.
(e.) Three hundred ounces of shellac or other resin.
(2.) Liquid containing alcohol shall be considered to be denatured spirit when it con- tains either :-
(a.) The quantities of substances prescribed by the British Pharmacopoeia or British
Pharmaceutical Codex for making those medicinal tinctures, spirits, wines. and other preparations, which cannot be used as beverages, or
(6.) Such quantities of medicinal substances as to render the liquid unfit for use
as a beverage.
(3.) A certificate under the hand of the Government Analyst, or of such other person as the Governor may from time to time appoint in that behalf, to the effect that the liquid has been denatured to his satisfaction in accordance with these regulations shall be sufficient proof that these regulations have been complied with.
2. If it can be shown on application to the Superintendent that denatured spirit of a special kind is required for any particul" industry, permission may be given to add substances. as below to liquid containing alcohol after which it shall be considered to be denatured spirit, when to each 100 gallons has been added one of the following in not less quantity than in the proportions stated :-
(a.) Fifty ounces of oil of lavender.
(b.) Fifty ounces of oil of bergamot.
(c.) One hundred ounces of concentrated perfume essence so as to prepare per-
fumery of salable quality.
(d.) Sixteen pounds of common salt.
3. Notice must be given to the Superintendent by the person desiring under Regulation 2 to denature liquid containing alcohol, so that a Revenue Officer or the Government Analyst or such person as the Governor may from time to time appoint in that behalf, may Attend at the operation, and whenever necessary take a sample of the denatured spirit for the purpose of analysis.
4. When liquid containing alcohol is denatured in a King's Warehouse, the person giving notice under Regulation 3 shall pay to the Keeper of such Warehouse for the use of any space in such Warehouse used for such operations a fee of $2 for each 100 gallons or part of 100 gallons denatured.
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