Section 1 of PEC Act, 2019 : Section 1: Short Title And Commencement

Explanation using Example

Imagine a local business owner named John who runs a vape shop. On September 20, 2019, two days after the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act came into effect, he continues to sell e-cigarettes to his customers. The authorities learn about this and pay a visit to John's shop. Since the Act is already in force, John's actions of selling e-cigarettes are now illegal. The authorities can take action against him under the provisions of this Act, which could include seizing his stock of e-cigarettes and imposing penalties as prescribed by the law.