NON-SMOKERS ACT, 2001
The Karnataka Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Health of Non-Smokers Act, 2001
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This law aims to protect public health by banning smoking in public places and on public transport. It applies to a wide range of locations including hospitals, schools, courts, restaurants, and other public buildings, as well as public service vehicles. The legislation strictly prohibits smoking in these designated areas, restricts the advertising of tobacco products, and bans the sale of cigarettes or beedies to anyone under eighteen years of age. Violations can result in fines, and in some cases imprisonment, ensuring a safer environment for non-smokers and preventing youth access to tobacco.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
- 3. Prohibition of smoking, advertisement, sale and storage of smoking substances
- 4. Public Office, Court, Library, College, School or other Educational Institution and Place of worship.
- 5. Penalties.- Any person, who contravenes the provisions of:
- 6. Authorised Officer
- 7. Removal of a person from the Place of an offence
- 8. Court Competent to try offences under this Act and take cognizance of
- 9. Sub-Inspector of Police, with respect to offences under clauses (2), (3) and (4) of section 3.
- 10. Offences under the Act to be tried summarily
- 11. Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974).
- 12. Delegation of Powers
- 13. Compounding of offences
- 14. Repeal and savings
- 15. Power to make rules
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