TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Last updated: January 23, 2020

Sales Age

Does the law establish a minimum age for the purchase of tobacco products?

Yes
Minimum Age: 18
Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to minors, which is defined to include anyone under the age of 18.

The law meets FCTC Art. 16 in that it prohibits the sale of tobacco products to minors.

Law Source, Section
Law No. 11-002/AU of 27 March 2011 on Tobacco Control (as promulgated by Decree No. 11-140/PR) Arts. 2, 11
Interministerial Administrative Order No. 13-019 on Provisions on Points of Sale for Tobacco Products Art. 5
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