Last updated: January 23, 2020
Penalties
Manufacturer
Penalties for the violation of any provisions regarding packaging and labeling in the law include fines ranging from 1,000,000 fc and 5,000,000 fc.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 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.
Importer
Penalties for the violation of any provisions regarding packaging and labeling in the law include fines ranging from 1,000,000 fc and 5,000,000 fc.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 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.
Wholesaler
Penalties for the violation of any provisions regarding packaging and labeling in the law include fines ranging from 1,000,000 fc and 5,000,000 fc.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 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.
Retailer
Penalties for the violation of any provisions regarding packaging and labeling in the law include fines ranging from 1,000,000 fc and 5,000,000 fc.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 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.
