The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003
The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 is an Indian law that prohibits the advertisement and promotion of tobacco products while regulating their trade and commerce, production, supply, and distribution.
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Summary
The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 was enacted to protect the citizens of India from the harmful effects of tobacco use. The act prohibits the advertisement and promotion of tobacco products, bans smoking in public places, and mandates the display of health warnings on tobacco products. The act also regulates the trade and commerce, production, supply, and distribution of tobacco products, including licensing requirements for tobacco sellers and manufacturers. Violations of the act can result in fines and imprisonment.