In Patna, as throughout India, alcohol consumption is strictly controlled by local laws due to the enforcement of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. This law states that both the purchase and consumption of alcohol is illegal, and violations can result in fines or imprisonment. In addition, smoking in public is prohibited under the Indian Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act. Bell metal goods are made by local artisans in Patna, but it is necessary to confirm the legal circumstances when exporting them out of the country.