Last updated: April 13, 2020
Sales Restrictions
Sale of single cigarettes/sticks
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products except in “unopened packages” containing at least 10 sticks. Therefore, the sale of single cigarette sticks is prohibited.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 in that the law prohibits the sale of single cigarettes.
Sale of tobacco products via vending machines
The law prohibits vending machine sales of tobacco products.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13, the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, and FCTC Art. 16 with respect to vending machine sales.
Sale of tobacco products via the internet
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products through the internet.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to internet sales of tobacco products.
Sale of smokeless 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.
Sale of waterpipe 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.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
Schools/educational facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in educational institutions other than tertiary institutions.
Playgrounds
The law does not prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products on playgrounds; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products on playgrounds.
Stadiums/arenas
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in stadiums/arenas.
Healthcare facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in health institutions including hospitals, pharmacies, and health clinics.
Cultural facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in cinemas. However, the sale of tobacco products in other cultural facilities is not restricted. Therefore, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.
Amusement parks
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in amusement parks.
Retail Package Size Restrictions
Minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package
The law prohibits the sale of cigarettes in packages of fewer than 10 sticks.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 with respect to the sale of small packets of cigarettes. To more fully align, the law should require a minimum of 20 cigarette sticks per packet.
Minimum weight of smokeless tobacco per unit package
The law prohibits the sale of smokeless tobacco in unit packages weighing less than 30 grams.
Retail Licensing Requirements
Specific retail license or equivalent approval required to sell tobacco products
The law does not require a specific retail license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.
To align with FCTC Art. 15, the law should require retailers to obtain a license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.
