Last updated: January 23, 2020
Penalties
Advertising and Promotion
Uncertain
Penalties for the violation of any provisions regarding advertising and sponsorship in the law include fines ranging from 500,000 fc and 1,000,000 fc.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that it imposes a range of penalties. The law could be strengthened by imposing increased penalties for repeat offenses, by designating a government body responsible for enforcement and by specifying that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
Sponsorship
Uncertain
Penalties for the violation of any provisions regarding tobacco advertising and sponsorship in the law include fines ranging from 500,000 fc and 1,000,000 fc.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that it imposes a range of penalties. The law could be strengthened by imposing increased penalties for repeat offenses, by designating a government body responsible for enforcement and by specifying that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
