Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Himachal Pradesh Prohibition of Smoking (Show Houses) Act, 1968

General19688 sections

This law bans smoking inside auditoriums during public performances at show houses like cinemas and theaters. It applies to every member of the audience attending the show as well as the venue management responsible for displaying warnings. The legislation aims to preserve a clean and comfortable environment for viewers by preventing smoke and the disturbance of lighting cigarettes during shows. Offenders risk being fined or arrested, and ejected viewers are not entitled to refunds or compensation for their lost tickets. The state government oversees the enforcement through notices and inspections.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Prohibition of smoking in auditorium
  4. 4. Management to post notices and exhibit slides
  5. 5. Penalty for smoking in auditorium
  6. 6. Person ejected not entitled to refund or compensation
  7. 7. Power to make rules
  8. 8. Repeal and savings

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