Last updated: October 4, 2019
Penalties
Advertising and Promotion
Any offenders
Secretary-General of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention
Violations of the ban on tobacco advertising and promotion are punishable by one to five years of imprisonment and a fine of one hundred to two hundred million Congolese Francs. Conviction shall be accompanied by the suspension of all activities for a period of one year.
The operating license of the tobacco company in question may be revoked in the case of a repeat offense.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of penalties and holds all applicable parties responsible for violations of tobacco advertising and promotion.
Sponsorship
Any offenders
Secretary-General of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention
Violations of the ban on tobacco sponsorship are punishable by one to five years of imprisonment and a fine of one hundred to two hundred million Congolese Francs. Conviction shall be accompanied by the suspension of all activities for a period of one year.
The operating license of the tobacco company in question may be revoked in the case of a repeat offense.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of penalties and holds all applicable parties responsible for violations of tobacco sponsorship.
