Last updated: June 1, 2020
Penalties
Manufacturer
Neither the law nor the regulations specify an enforcement agency or penalties.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
Importer
Neither the law nor the regulations specify an enforcement agency or penalties.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
Wholesaler
Neither the law nor the regulations specify an enforcement agency or penalties.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
Retailer
Neither the law nor the regulations specify an enforcement agency or penalties.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
