Petition Make spitting of Paan in public places a Civil offence.

Paan is a preparation combining betel leaf with areca nut and sometimes also with tobacco.It is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects.

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Paan made with areca nut and lime, with or without tobacco, causes profuse red coloured salivation.This saliva is spat, yielding stains and biological waste pollution in public spaces. Many countries and municipalities have laws to prevent paan spit.Health effects of chewing paan: gum damage, tooth decay and oral cancer.

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Date closed 18 January 2017
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