Tobacco Product (Control and Regulatory) Act, 2011

Whereas, it is expedient to make legal provision to reduce, control and regulate the import, production, sales and distribution and consumption of tobacco products as smoking and tobacco consumption are very injurious to human health and they also have negative impact on activity of society, economy and culture; and Whereas, it is expedient to control such activities in order to improve the health, facility and economic interest of general public: Now, therefore, be enacted by the Constituent Assembly, pursuant to Sub-Article (1) of Article 83 of the Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2006.