Last updated: December 14, 2020
Penalties
Sales Restrictions
Anyone who violates the provisions regarding vending machines is guilty of an offense and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term of 12 months or to both. In instances where the offense continues after conviction, the individual is subject to a fine of $200 each day or part of the day that the offense continues.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
Tobacco sales are not restricted by location; therefore, there are no associated penalties.
Minimum Retail Package Size
The law does not regulate the minimum size of tobacco product packages; therefore, there are no associated penalties.
Minimum Legal Sales Age
Anyone who violates the provisions on selling tobacco products to minors is guilty of an offense and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term of 12 months or to both. In instances where the offense continues after conviction, the individual is subject to a fine of $200 each day or part of the day that the offense continues.
