The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act, 2019

The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019 was introduced to regulate the usage of electronic cigarettes in India. The Act prohibits the production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage, and advertising of electronic cigarettes in India. It also prohibits the use of any other product which is designed to be used with electronic cigarettes. The Act was enacted to protect the health of the people by preventing the proliferation of electronic cigarettes and similar products. It also aims to prevent the use of electronic cigarettes by minors. The Act prescribes strict penalties for those who violate its provisions, including imprisonment and fines.