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.
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
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |