Passed in the Bihar Legislature, this act received the assent of the state's Governor on September 7, 2016, and came into force on October 2, 2016. It sought to enforce and promote the complete prohibition of liquor and other intoxicants in Bihar and provide for a uniform law relating to the same. In this regard, it also repeals previously enforced excise acts including, the Bihar Excise Act, 1915, and its amendments along with the Bihar Prohibition Act, 1938.The 2016 act extends to the whole of Bihar and has a total of 100 sections. It was substantially amended in 2018 and 2022.The act prohibits the manufacturing and sale of alcohol and gives authorised officials powers to confiscate any related materials. Cases lodged under this act are to be tried by the Court of Sessions but it makes provisions for the appointment of Special Courts to try offences related to the act.
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- Government of Bihar
