Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act, 2019
The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act, 2019
The 2019 Act bans the production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, and advertisement of electronic cigarettes in India. These devices are defined as electronic products that heat substances to create inhalable aerosols. This law applies to all persons and entities, including individuals and companies, and strictly prohibits the storage of these products. Enacted primarily for public health, the Act seeks to protect people from the potential harms of vaping. Violators face penalties like fines or imprisonment. This legislation ensures the government controls the industry to safeguard the community.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Declaration as to expediency of control by Union.
- 3. Definitions.
- 4. Prohibition on production, manufacturing, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, advertisement of electronic cigarettes.
- 5. Prohibition on storage of electronic cigarettes.
- 6. Power to enter, search and seize without warrant.
- 7. Punishment for contravention of section 4.
- 8. Punishment for contravention of section 5.
- 9. Jurisdiction and trial of offences.
- 10. Power to dispose of stock seized.
- 11. Offences by companies.
- 12. . Cognizance of offences.
- 13. Offences to be cognizable.
- 14. Act to have overriding effect.
- 15. Application of other laws not barred.
- 16. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 17. Power to remove difficulties.
- 18. Repeal and savings.
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