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SEC. 1501. And be it further enacted, That the use of sac-
charin, dulcin, glucin and other artificial sweeteners is pro-
hibited.

SEC. 150J. And be it further enacted, That for the pur-
pose of this Act, all soft drinks or other non-alcoholic bever-
ages, except non-alcoholic fruit juices, shall consist of a bever-
age made from pure cane or beet sugar syrup or such other
sweetening liquids or substances as shall be permitted by the
Regulations of the State Board of Health, containing pure
flavoring material with or without added fruit acid, with or
without added color, provided that nothing in this Act shall
prohibit the use of any other harmless ingredient in the man-
ufacture of soft drinks or other non-alcoholic beverages. The
provisions of this section shall not apply to non-alcoholic
beverages, made in imitation of beer, bitter drinks and other
similar drinks. It is provided further that when artificial
coal tar colors are used nothing but the certified colors as
approved by the Federal Government are permissible.

SEC. 150K. And be it further enacted, That this Act shall
be construed as in no way affecting, modifying, or changing
in any manner, any Act passed by the Legislature relating to
the liquor traffic.

SEC. 150L. And be it further enacted, That any person,
firm or corporation who shall do any of the acts or things pro-
hibited, or neglect or refuse to do any of the acts or things
required by this Act, or in any way violate any of its pro-
visions, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be
punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or
by imprisonment in the County jail for a period of not more
than ninety days, or by both such fine and imprisonment in
the discretion of the Court.

SEC. 150M. And be it further enacted, That the Food and
Drug Commissioner of the State Board of Health shall be
charged with the act of enforcement of the provisions of this
Act.

SEC. 150N. Nothing in this Act shall apply to persons, firms
or corporations operating a soda fountain, provided the soft
drinks there manufactured shall be used on the premises.

Approved March 13th, 1922.