Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:-

1. (a) 'advertisement' means and includes any notice, circular, wall paper, pamphlet, display on hoardings or any visible representation made by means of any light, sound, smoke, gas or any other means which has the effect of promoting smoking and the expression 'advertise' shall be construed accordingly;
2. (b) 'authorized officer' means a person authorized under section 4;
3. (c) "State" means the State of Jharkhand.
4. (d) 'Government' means the Government of Jharkhand.
5. (e) "place of public work or use" means a place declared as such under section-3 and includes auditoria, hospital, buildings, health institutions, amusement centres, public offices, court buildings, educational institutions, libraries, but does not include any open place;
6. (f) "public service vehicle" means a vehicle as defined under clause

1. (35) of section-2 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, and
   • (g) 'smoking' means smoking of tobacco in any form whether in the form of cigarette, cigar, beedies or otherwise with the aid of a pipe, wrapper or any other instruments.