Gabon

The law does not address the sale of single cigarettes; therefore, the law is interpreted as allowing single cigarettes sales.

To align with FCTC Art. 16, the law should prohibit the sale of single cigarettes as this increases the affordability of cigarettes to minors.

The law does not address vending machine sales of tobacco products. Therefore, the law is interpreted as allowing vending machine sales.

To align with FCTC Art. 13, the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, and FCTC Art. 16, the law should prohibit vending machine sales of tobacco products as such sales are an inherent form of tobacco advertising and promotion.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products via the internet or "by any other method of sale based on new technology."

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to internet sales of 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.

The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of waterpipe tobacco; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of waterpipe tobacco.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products on the property and within the premises or buildings of "daycare centers, schools, grade schools, high schools, universities, vocational training institutes, adult learning centers or private institutions of instruction."

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products "on premises intended for sporting, cultural, artistic or leisure activities." Because it is uncertain whether playgrounds would be considered "premises intended for sporting, cultural, artistic or leisure activities," the regulatory status code,"Uncertain," is given.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products "on premises intended for sporting, cultural, artistic or leisure activities."

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products "on the property and in the facilities of healthcare and social service establishments."

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products "on premises intended for sporting, cultural, artistic or leisure activities."

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products "on the property and in the facilities of . . . social service establishments."

The law does not require a minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package.

To align with FCTC Art. 16, the law should prohibit the sale of small packets of cigarettes which increase the affordability to minors.

The law does not require a minimum weight per unit package of smokeless tobacco.

The law prohibits the distribution of tobacco products without a license or permit. "Distribution" is defined to include any person engaging in the sale of tobacco products, whether wholesale or retail.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 15 in that the law requires retailers to obtain a license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.