Last updated: June 14, 2020
Penalties
Manufacturer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law requires agents of law enforcement to “immediately discover, remove and confiscate” any tobacco products that violate packaging and labeling requirements. These products are to be destroyed without compensation.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should provide for a range of penalties, taking into account the resources of the violator and the severity of the offense.
Importer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law requires agents of law enforcement to “immediately discover, remove and confiscate” any tobacco products that violate packaging and labeling requirements. These products are to be destroyed without compensation.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should provide for a range of penalties, taking into account the resources of the violator and the severity of the offense.
Wholesaler
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law requires agents of law enforcement to “immediately discover, remove and confiscate” any tobacco products that violate packaging and labeling requirements. These products are to be destroyed without compensation.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should provide for a range of penalties, taking into account the resources of the violator and the severity of the offense.
Retailer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law requires agents of law enforcement to “immediately discover, remove and confiscate” any tobacco products that violate packaging and labeling requirements. These products are to be destroyed without compensation.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should provide for a range of penalties, taking into account the resources of the violator and the severity of the offense.
