Last updated: May 15, 2020
Penalties
Sanctions
Sales Restrictions
Fine
Analysis
Violations of the ban on vending machine and internet sales are subject to a fine not exceeding Nakfa 1,000 (one thousand Nakfa).
The Ministry of Health is responsible for enforcement.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
Fine
Analysis
Violations of location-based sales restrictions are punishable by a fine not exceeding Nakfa 1,000 (one thousand Nakfa).
The Ministry of Health is responsible for enforcement.
Minimum Retail Package Size
N/A
Analysis
The law does not regulate the minimum size of tobacco product packages; therefore, there are no associated penalties.
Minimum Legal Sales Age
Fine
Analysis
Violations of the ban on sales to persons below the age of 18 are punishable by a fine not exceeding Nakfa 1,000 (one thousand Nakfa).
The Ministry of Health is responsible for enforcement.
