Last updated: December 13, 2021
Enforcement Authorities
Authorized Agency
Jurisdiction
Duty to Enforce
Minister of Health
Uncertain
Analysis
There is no clear duty to enforce the law, although the Minister of Health is granted the authority to issue regulations under the law. The Minister may also
To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should clearly designate an enforcement agency and impose a duty to enforce the law upon that agency.
Environmental Health Officers
Licensed premises
Uncertain
Analysis
There is no clear duty to enforce the law, although Environmental Health Officers have the authority to inspect premises with respect to licensing issues.
To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should clearly designate an enforcement agency and impose a duty to enforce the law upon that agency.