Q. With reference to Electronic Cigarettes Act 2019, consider the following statements:
1.The act defines electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as electronic devices that heat a substance, which may contain nicotine and other chemicals, to create vapour for inhalation.
2.The Act prohibits the production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution and advertisement of e-cigarettes in India.
3.The Act permits individual to use any place for the storage of the stock of e-cigarettes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 and 2 are correct. The act defines electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as electronic devices that heat a substance, which may contain nicotine and other chemicals, to create vapour for inhalation. The Act prohibits the production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution and advertisement of e-cigarettes in India.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Under the act, no person is allowed to use any place for the storage of any stock of e-cigarettes.
Source: ForumIAS