TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Last updated: August 8, 2022

Sales Age

Does the law establish a minimum age for the purchase of tobacco products?

Yes
Minimum Age: 18
Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18.

The law meets FCTC Art. 16 in that it prohibits the sale of tobacco products to minors under the age of 18.

Law Source, Section
Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance (Cap. 371) (as amended) Section 15A(1) Related Litigation
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