Last updated: November 22, 2022

Key Terms

Tobacco Sponsorship

Term Defined
Definition

“Sponsorship”, with respect to tobacco products means any form of contribution to any event, activity, organization, or individual that has the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product, tobacco use either directly or indirectly.

Analysis

The definition of "sponsorship" contained in the law aligns with the definition of “tobacco sponsorship” provided in FCTC Art. 1(g).

FCTC-Based Definition

Any form of contribution to any event, activity, or individual with the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use directly or indirectly. (FCTC Art. 1(g))

Tobacco Advertising and Promotion

Term Defined
Definition

“Advertising and promotion” with respect to tobacco products means, any form of commercial communication, recommendation or action with the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use either directly or indirectly.

Analysis

The definition of "advertising and promotion" contained in the law aligns with the definition of “tobacco advertising and promotion” provided in FCTC Art. 1(c).

FCTC-Based Definition

Any form of commercial communication, recommendation, or action with the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use either directly or indirectly. (FCTC Art. 1(c))

Tobacco Product

Term Defined
Definition

“Tobacco product" means any product entirely or partly made from the leaf of the tobacco as raw material which is manufactured to be used for smoking, sucking, chewing or snuffing.

Analysis

The definition of "tobacco product" contained in the law aligns with the definition of “tobacco product” provided in FCTC Art. 1(d).

FCTC-Based Definition

Any product entirely or partly made of the leaf tobacco as a raw material which is manufactured to be used for smoking, sucking, chewing, or snuffing. (FCTC Art. 1(f))