Last updated: September 14, 2022
Penalties
Manufacturer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Sanctions depend on the seriousness of the offense, level of participation, recidivism, and intentionality. Types of penalties include warnings, fines, forfeiture, and temporary suspension of the activity.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing a range of penalties
Importer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Sanctions depend on the seriousness of the offense, level of participation, recidivism, and intentionality. Types of penalties include warnings, fines, forfeiture, and temporary suspension of the activity.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing a range of penalties.
Wholesaler
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Sanctions depend on the seriousness of the offense, level of participation, recidivism, and intentionality. Types of penalties include warnings, fines, forfeiture, and temporary suspension of the activity.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing a range of penalties.
Retailer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Sanctions depend on the seriousness of the offense, level of participation, recidivism, and intentionality. Types of penalties include warnings, fines, forfeiture, and temporary suspension of the activity.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing a range of penalties.
