MUMBAI :
The Maharashtra government has decided to take strict action against those who found spitting and smoking in public places.
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According to the state health department, spitting and smoking in public can land the offender behind bars for up to six months and repeat offenders for up to two years by invoking the provisions of the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 and the Indian Penal Code.
Addressing the people via Facebook Live, the, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Saturday said, “Spitting is also contributing to the spread of COVID-19. Considering this, we have decided to implement prohibitory laws more strictly.”
“People should work on changing their attitude”, he added.
