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217.440 Labeling of denatured alcohol.

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217.440 Labeling of denatured alcohol. No person shall sell, offer for sale, give away, deal in or supply, or have in his possession <br>for that purpose, any denatured alcohol that contains methyl or wood alcohol, unless the <br>container bears the following conspicuously printed, stenciled or typewritten notice: <br>&quot;Skull and crossbones -- Poison -- Denatured alcohol -- Warning. This fluid contains <br>wood alcohol, and if inhaled or swallowed may cause blindness or death. It is unlawful to <br>use this fluid in any way either internally or externally for the human body.&quot; Effective: October 1, 1942 <br>History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2635b-3.