Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of smoking and Health Protection Act, 2002
Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of smoking and Health Protection Act, 2002
The Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of Smoking and Health Protection Act, 2002, is a state law designed to safeguard public health by restricting smoking and tobacco commercial activities across Andhra Pradesh. It bans smoking in public places, workplaces, and public transport vehicles, while requiring property managers to display clear non-smoking notices. To protect youth, the legislation prohibits selling smoking substances to minors, bans tobacco sales near educational institutions, and restricts tobacco advertising. Applying to all citizens, vendors, and public venue operators, this law matters because it shields non-smokers from harmful passive smoke and reduces tobacco usage among young people.
- 1. Short title, extent and Commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Declaration of non-smoking places
- 4. Appointment of authorised officers
- 5. Prohibition of smoking in places of public work or use
- 6. Prohibition of smoking in public service Vehicles
- 7. Prohibition on advertisement on cigarettes etc.
- 8. Prohibition of sale of cigarettes etc., to minors
- 9. Prohibition of storage, sale and distribution of cigarettes etc. in the vicinity of educational institutions
- 10. Display and Exhibition of Board
- 11. Penalties
- 12. Ejection of violators of this Act from the place of public work or use
- 13. Offences to be non-cognizable and bailable
- 14. Summary trial
- 15. Delegation of Powers
- 16. Protection of actions done in good faith
- 17. Power to compound the offences
- 18. Power to remove difficulties
- 19. Power to make rules
- 0. Preamble
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