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Manual of Goa Laws (Vol. III) – 911 – Prohibition of Smoking and Spitting Act

Manual of Goa Laws (Vol. III) – 911 – Prohibition of Smoking and Spitting Act

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The Goa Prohibition of Smoking and Spitting Act, 1997 bans smoking and spitting in designated public places and public transport throughout the State of Goa. It restricts the promotion of tobacco products and prohibits selling any tobacco or nicotine substances to individuals under twenty-one years of age. Additionally, it bans storing or selling tobacco products within one hundred meters of educational institutions and places of worship. Property managers must post visible warning notices. The legislation applies to residents, tourists, business operators, and vendors in Goa. By enforcing these rules through fines and ejection, the Act aims to improve public health, maintain hygiene, and deter youth tobacco consumption.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Declaration of places of public work or use
  4. 4. Power of Government to authorise officers to act under this Act
  5. 5. Prohibition of smoking and spitting in places of public work or use
  6. 6. Prohibition of smoking and spitting in public service vehicles
  7. 7. Prohibition of advertisement of smoking and chewing
  8. 8. Prohibition of sale of cigarettes, etc. to minors
  9. 9. Prohibition of storage and sale and distribution of cigarettes, etc.
  10. 10. Display and exhibition of board
  11. 11. Any person who contravenes the provisions of
  12. 12. Power to eject violators
  13. 13. Court competent to take cognizance, and try offences
  14. 14. Certain offences to be cognizable and bailable
  15. 15. Summary trial of offences
  16. 16. Power to delegate
  17. 17. Composition of offences
  18. Order No. 13-28-97-STE-DIR. Implementation Phase Order
  19. Notification 13-28-97-STE-DIR/899. Commencement of Act
  20. Notification No. 13-28-97-STE-DIR/047. Declaration of Public Places
  21. Notification 13-28-97-STE-DIR/299. Authorization of Officers and Compounding of Offences
  22. Notification No. 13-28-97-STE-DIR/235. Authorization of Joint Mamlatdars
  23. Notification No. 13-28-97-STE-DIR/685. Further Declaration of Public Places

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