Last updated: January 23, 2023

Penalties

Sanctions

Sales Restrictions

Fine, Business License suspension or revocation, Jail
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Analysis

Violations of sales restrictions are subject to a fine from 1,000 up to 4,000 times the minimum daily salary prevailing in the particular economic area. Fines are doubled for a repeat offense within a one-year period. In addition, the entity may face temporary or permanent, partial or complete closure depending upon the seriousness of the offense, and a violator may be detained up to 36 hours, pursuant to stipulations in the General Health Law. Sanctions are enforced by the Secretariat of Health.

Location-based Sales Restrictions

Fine, Business License suspension or revocation, Jail
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Analysis

Violations of sales restrictions are subject to a fine from 1,000 up to 4,000 times the minimum daily salary prevailing in the particular economic area. Fines are doubled for a repeat offense within a one-year period. In addition, the entity may face temporary or permanent, partial or complete closure depending upon the seriousness of the offense, and a violator may be detained up to 36 hours, pursuant to stipulations in the General Health Law. Sanctions are enforced by the Secretariat of Health.

Minimum Retail Package Size

Fine, Business License suspension or revocation, Jail
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Violations of sales restrictions are subject to a fine from 1,000 up to 4,000 times the minimum daily salary prevailing in the particular economic area. Fines are doubled for a repeat offense within a one-year period. In addition, the entity may face temporary or permanent, partial or complete closure depending upon the seriousness of the offense, and a violator may be detained up to 36 hours, pursuant to stipulations in the General Health Law. Sanctions are enforced by the Secretariat of Health.

Minimum Legal Sales Age

Fine, Business License suspension or revocation, Jail
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Violations of sales restrictions are subject to a fine from 1,000 up to 4,000 times the minimum daily salary prevailing in the particular economic area. Fines are doubled for a repeat offense within a one-year period. In addition, the entity may face temporary or permanent, partial or complete closure depending upon the seriousness of the offense, and a violator may be detained up to 36 hours, pursuant to stipulations in the General Health Law. Sanctions are enforced by the Secretariat of Health.