Last updated: October 31, 2024
Sales Restrictions
Sale of single cigarettes/sticks
The law prohibits the sale of single cigarette sticks.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 in that the law prohibits the sale of single cigarettes.
Sale of tobacco products via vending machines
The law prohibits vending machine sales of tobacco products.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13, the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, and FCTC Art. 16 with respect to vending machine sales.
Sale of tobacco products via the internet
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products through the internet.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to internet sales of tobacco products.
Sale of smokeless tobacco products
The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of smokeless tobacco products; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of smokeless tobacco products.
Sale of waterpipe tobacco products
The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of waterpipe tobacco; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of waterpipe tobacco.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
Schools/educational facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in pre-schools, vocational training centers, schools, including institutions of higher learning, and within 200 meters of these institutions.
Playgrounds
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in in athletic facilities and within 200 meters of athletic facilities. Because it is uncertain whether playgrounds would be considered athletic facilities, the regulatory status code, "Uncertain," is given.
Stadiums/arenas
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in athletic facilities and within 200 meters of athletic facilities.
Healthcare facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in healthcare institutions and within 200 meters of healthcare facilities.
Cultural facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in cultural facilities and within 200 meters of cultural facilities.
Retail Package Size Restrictions
Minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package
The law prohibits the sale of cigarettes in packages of fewer than 20 sticks.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 with respect to the sale of small packets of cigarettes.
Minimum weight of smokeless tobacco per unit package
The law does not require a minimum weight per unit package of smokeless tobacco.
Retail Licensing Requirements
Specific retail license or equivalent approval required to sell tobacco products
Tobacco and tobacco products can only be marketed at points of sale approved by Decree of the Ministry of Commerce.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 15 in that the law requires retailers to obtain a license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.
