Last updated: June 1, 2020
Key Terms
Tobacco Sponsorship
The law does not contain a definition of “tobacco sponsorship” nor does the law address tobacco sponsorship. The law does not align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines because of the failure to define and address tobacco sponsorship.
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
The law does not contain a definition of "tobacco advertising and promotion." The lack of definition for this key term may hinder implementation and enforcement of provisions in the law that prohibit tobacco advertising and promotion.
A definition of "tobacco advertising and promotion" should be provided in accordance with FCTC Art. 1(c).
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
The law does not contain a definition of "tobacco product." The lack of definition for this key term may hinder implementation and enforcement of provisions in the law that prohibit advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
A definition of "tobacco product" should be provided in accordance with 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))
