Strictness on tobacco in Karnataka, the age of buying increased, fine also increased, know details

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has issued a notification regarding the new law, taking strictness about tobacco. Hookah bars have been banned under its Chahat and the legal age of buying tobacco products has been increased from 18 to 21 years. In addition, fine has been increased for violations. Cigarettes and other tobacco products (Regulation on advertisement and Regulation of Business, Production, Supply and Distribution) (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2024 notification was issued on May 30 after the President’s approval on 23 May.

Tobacco is not used in public place

The Act, which ban the use of tobacco products in public places, states that no person will use tobacco products in any public place. It states that “used” means smoking and spitting tobacco. However, separate provisions can be made for a smoking area or location at restaurants and airports with a seating capacity of 30 -room or 30 or more people.

Ban on hookah bar

Section 4A of this Act prohibits opening or operating a hookah bar. It said, “No person will open or operate a hookah bar at any place on behalf of himself or any other person, whether it is a restaurant, pub, bar or restaurant, whether it is known by any name.” According to the Act, “Hookah” means a establishment or place where people are gathered to drink tobacco or other equal products, “hookah” means “hookah”. Is.

Punishment for running hookah bar and fined

Regarding the punishment for operating a hookah bar, the Act states that whoever violates the provisions of Section 4A, will be sentenced to a minimum of one year to three years imprisonment and the fine can range from a minimum of fifty thousand rupees to one lakh rupees.

Selling tobacco to people below 21 years of crime

The Act bans the sale of a person under the age of 21 and in a particular area in a particular area. No person will offer a cigarette or any other tobacco product sale or sale to any person under 21 years of age. The fine for smoking in public place under sections 21, 24 and 28 of the Act has been increased from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000 for selling tobacco to 21 years or less people.