Last updated: November 22, 2022
Sales Restrictions
Sale of single cigarettes/sticks
The law prohibits the sale of single cigarette sticks.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 in that the law prohibits the sale of single cigarettes.
Sale of tobacco products via vending machines
The law prohibits vending machine sales of tobacco products.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13, the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, and FCTC Art. 16 with respect to vending machine sales.
Sale of tobacco products via the internet
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products through remote means, including through the internet.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to internet sales of tobacco products.
Sale of smokeless tobacco products
The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of smokeless tobacco products; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of smokeless tobacco products.
Sale of waterpipe tobacco products
The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of waterpipe tobacco; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of waterpipe tobacco.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
Schools/educational facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in indoor and outdoor areas of educational facilities.
Playgrounds
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in sporting, entertainment, music, dance, and social venues or events. Because it is uncertain whether playgrounds would be considered sporting, entertainment or social venues, the regulatory status code, "Uncertain," is given.
Stadiums/arenas
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in sporting, entertainment, music, dance, and social venues or events. This is interpreted to include stadiums and arenas.
Healthcare facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in indoor and outdoor areas of healthcare facilities.
Cultural facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco in sporting, entertainment, music, dance, and social venues or events. This is interpreted to include cultural facilities.
Government facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in government facilities.
Retail Package Size Restrictions
Minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package
The law prohibits the sale of cigarettes in packages of fewer than 10 sticks.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 with respect to the sale of small packets of cigarettes. To align more fully, the law should require a minimum of 20 cigarette sticks per packet.
Minimum weight of smokeless tobacco per unit package
The law prohibits the sale of smokeless tobacco in packages of less than 10 grams.
Retail Licensing Requirements
Specific retail license or equivalent approval required to sell tobacco products
The law requires persons who sell tobacco products at retail to obtain a license.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 15 in that the law requires retailers to obtain a license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.
