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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.

"Tobacco Control Public Health Smoking Ban Health Warnings Trade Regulation"

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.

Table of Contents

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1 Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement Open
2 Section 2: Declaration As To Expediency Of Control By The Union Open
3 Section 3: Definitions Open
4 Section 4: Prohibition Of Smoking In A Public Place Open
5 Section 5: Prohibition Of Advertisement Of Cigarettes And Other Tobacco Products Open
6 Section 6: Prohibition On Sale Of Cigarette Or Other Tobacco Products To A Person Below The Age Of Eighteen Years And In Particular Area Open
7 Section 7: Restrictions On Trade And Commerce In, And Production, Supply And Distribution Of Cigarettes And Other Tobacco Products Open
8 Section 8: Manner In Which Specified Warning Shall Be Made Open
9 Section 9: Language In Which The Specified Warning Shall Be Expressed Open
10 Section 10: Size Of Letters And Figures Open
11 Section 11: Testing Laboratory For Nicotine And Tar Contents Open
12 Section 12: Power Of Entry And Search Open
13 Section 13: Power To Seize Open
14 Section 14: Confiscation Of Package Open
15 Section 15: Power To Give Option To Pay Costs In Lieu Of Confiscation Open
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