August 25, 2009 : Himachal Pradesh Government has authorised the Police personnel, not below the rank of Head Constable, to impose and collect the fine and to compound the offence under Section 4 of the Cigarette and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce Production, supply and Distribution Act, 2003) in their respective jurisdiction in addition to the persons authorized by the Central Government. The Police personnel not below the rank of Head Constable has also been authorised to impose and collect the fine and to compound the offence under Section 6 of the Act.