Last updated: November 22, 2022
Penalties
Content regulation
Minister of Health
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Persons who manufacture, import, distribute at wholesale, or sell
The law requires that any person that manufactures, imports, distributes at wholesale, or sells a tobacco product comply with the content regulations. The law does not make any distinction of penalties based on the violator.
The law authorizes fines, as prescribed in the regulations for violations, or in lieu of a fine, warnings for first offenses and license suspension, cancellation, revocation, or limitation. Also, the law allows for the confiscation, forfeiture, and destruction of any tobacco products which do not comply with the product requirements of the Tobacco Control Act or regulations.
Disclosure requirement
Minister of Health
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Manufacturers, Importers
The law requires manufacturers or importers to comply with the disclosure requirements. The Chief Executive Officer or Chair of the Board of the manufacturer or importer must verify the information submitted. The law does not make any distinction of penalties based on the violator.
The law authorizes fines, as prescribed in the regulations for violations, or in lieu of a fine, warnings for first offenses and license suspension, cancellation, revocation, or limitation.
