Last updated: September 9, 2021
Key Terms
Tobacco Sponsorship
"Tobacco sponsorship" means any form of contribution to any event, activity, organization, or individual that has the aim effect, or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use directly or indirectly.
The definition of "tobacco sponsorship" contained in the Tobacco Control Act aligns with the definition provided in FCTC Art. 1(g).
Any form of contribution to any event, activity, or individual with the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use directly or indirectly. (FCTC Art. 1(g))
Tobacco Advertising and Promotion
"Tobacco advertising and promotion" means any form of commercial communication, recommendation, or action with the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use either directly or indirectly and includes any commercial communication, act or practice that promotes or is likely to promote a tobacco manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or importer.
The definition of "tobacco advertising and promotion" contained in the Tobacco Control Act aligns with, and is broader than, the definition contained in FCTC Art. 1(c). The definition in the law is broader because it includes any commercial communication, act or practice that promotes a tobacco manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor or importer, as well as those that promote tobacco use or products.
Any form of commercial communication, recommendation, or action with the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use either directly or indirectly. (FCTC Art. 1(c))
Tobacco Product
"Tobacco product" means products entirely or partly made of the leaf tobacco as raw material which are manufactured to be used for smoking, sucking, chewing, snuffing, or consumed by any means.
The definition of "tobacco product" contained in the Tobacco Control Act aligns with the definition provided in FCTC Art. 1(f).
Any product entirely or partly made of the leaf tobacco as a raw material which is manufactured to be used for smoking, sucking, chewing, or snuffing. (FCTC Art. 1(f))
