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Discover the latest legislative update from Haryana as the assembly passes a bill prohibiting Hookah bars, imposing strict penalties. Offenders could face up to 3 years in jail and fines of Rs 5 lakh. Dive into the details and implications of this significant decision for public health and regulation.    #Haryana #HaryanaNews #HaryanabansHookah #HookahBan #HookahBaninHaryana #HaryanaAssembly #HaryanaAssemblyBill #AnilVij #TobaccoBan #Oneindia                 ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.194~GR.124~

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00:00 In an unanimous decision, the Haryana Assembly passed a significant bill targeting the operation

00:07 of hookah bars across the state.

00:10 Home Minister Anil Vij tabled the legislation known as the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco

00:15 Products (COTP) Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce Productions,

00:21 Supply and Distribution (Haryana Amendment Bill 2024) which effectively bans hookah bars

00:28 and hookah consumption in public places.

00:31 The bill introduces Section 4(a) explicitly prohibiting the opening or operation of hookah

00:37 bars and serving hookah in any public place, including eating houses.

00:43 An eating house is defined as an establishment where food or refreshments are provided or

00:48 sold for consumption.

00:50 Section 21(a) outlines punitive measures, including imprisonment ranging from one to

00:56 three years and fines ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for contravening the prohibition

01:02 on hookah bars.

01:04 During discussions, Congress MLA Varun Chaudhary raised concerns about the potential exploitation

01:10 of the bill's ambiguity, particularly regarding the definition of traditional hookah.

01:16 Home Minister Anil Vij clarified that the bill targets commercial establishments and

01:21 does not restrict individuals from smoking traditional hookah in private settings.

01:27 The bill reflects the state government's concerns about hookah bars serving harmful

01:31 substances and highlights the misconceptions surrounding hookah smoking.

01:37 It emphasizes the dangers associated with hookah smoking, citing toxicants harmful to

01:42 both smokers and bystanders through passive smoking.

01:47 As Haryana takes steps to curb the operation of hookah bars, the legislation underscores

01:52 the state's commitment to public health and safety.

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