Last updated: December 21, 2024

Penalties

Violator
Enforcement Agency
Sanction(s)

Manufacturer

Competition Authority
Fine
Analysis

A violation of packaging and labeling requirements is punishable as follows: (1) for physical persons, a fine in the amount of 10 monthly calculation indices; (2) for small businesses, a fine in the amount of 25 monthly calculation indicates; (3) for medium-sized businesses, a fine in the amount of 40 monthly calculation indices; and (4) for large businesses, a fine in the amount of 50 monthly calculation indices.

A repeat offense within a one-year period is punishable by: (1) for physical persons a fine in the amount of 15 monthly calculation indices; (2) for small businesses, a fine in the amount of 40 monthly calculation indices; (3) for medium-sized businesses, a fine in the amount of 70 monthly calculation indices; and (4) for large business, a fine in the amount of 100 monthly calculation indices.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of fines, including higher fines for repeat offenses. To align more fully, the law should provide for additional penalties, such as license suspension or revocation.

Importer

Competition Authority
Fine
Analysis

A violation of packaging and labeling requirements is punishable as follows: (1) for physical persons, a fine in the amount of 10 monthly calculation indices; (2) for small businesses, a fine in the amount of 25 monthly calculation indicates; (3) for medium-sized businesses, a fine in the amount of 40 monthly calculation indices; and (4) for large businesses, a fine in the amount of 50 monthly calculation indices.

A repeat offense within a one-year period is punishable by: (1) for physical persons a fine in the amount of 15 monthly calculation indices; (2) for small businesses, a fine in the amount of 40 monthly calculation indices; (3) for medium-sized businesses, a fine in the amount of 70 monthly calculation indices; and (4) for large business, a fine in the amount of 100 monthly calculation indices.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of fines, including higher fines for repeat offenses. To align more fully, the law should provide for additional penalties, such as license suspension or revocation.

Wholesaler

Competition Authority
Fine
Analysis

A violation of packaging and labeling requirements is punishable as follows: (1) for physical persons, a fine in the amount of 10 monthly calculation indices; (2) for small businesses, a fine in the amount of 25 monthly calculation indicates; (3) for medium-sized businesses, a fine in the amount of 40 monthly calculation indices; and (4) for large businesses, a fine in the amount of 50 monthly calculation indices.

A repeat offense within a one-year period is punishable by: (1) for physical persons a fine in the amount of 15 monthly calculation indices; (2) for small businesses, a fine in the amount of 40 monthly calculation indices; (3) for medium-sized businesses, a fine in the amount of 70 monthly calculation indices; and (4) for large business, a fine in the amount of 100 monthly calculation indices.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of fines, including higher fines for repeat offenses. To align more fully, the law should provide for additional penalties, such as license suspension or revocation.

Retailer

Competition Authority
Fine
Analysis

A violation of packaging and labeling requirements is punishable as follows: (1) for physical persons, a fine in the amount of 10 monthly calculation indices; (2) for small businesses, a fine in the amount of 25 monthly calculation indicates; (3) for medium-sized businesses, a fine in the amount of 40 monthly calculation indices; and (4) for large businesses, a fine in the amount of 50 monthly calculation indices.

A repeat offense within a one-year period is punishable by: (1) for physical persons a fine in the amount of 15 monthly calculation indices; (2) for small businesses, a fine in the amount of 40 monthly calculation indices; (3) for medium-sized businesses, a fine in the amount of 70 monthly calculation indices; and (4) for large business, a fine in the amount of 100 monthly calculation indices.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of fines, including higher fines for repeat offenses. To align more fully, the law should provide for additional penalties, such as license suspension or revocation.