Last updated: August 21, 2023
Penalties
Sales Restrictions
Violations of sales restrictions are subject to a fine. The Act does not specifically state the level of those fines. Companies (legal entities) may be subject to criminal liability for violations of sales restrictions.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
Companies (legal entities) may be subject to criminal liability for violations of location-based sales restrictions.
Minimum Retail Package Size
Violations of minimum retail package size are subject to a fine. The Act does not specifically state the level of those fines. Companies (legal entities) may be subject to criminal liability for violations of location-based sales restrictions.
Minimum Legal Sales Age
Violations of the ban on sales to persons below the age of 18 are subject to a fine. The Act does not specifically state the level of those fines. In cases of gross or repeated violations, the right to market tobacco products may be temporarily revoked. Companies (legal entities) may be subject to criminal liability for violations of location-based sales restrictions.
