Last updated: February 19, 2022
Penalties
Manufacturer
Violations of packaging and labeling requirements are punishable by a fine from 78 to 90 conventional units for a person, or 270 to 300 conventional units for a corporate entity, with deprivation of the right to exercise a certain activity for a period of six months to one year.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it imposes a range of penalties for violations of the law. The law could be strengthened by imposing increased penalties for repeat violations.
Importer
Violations of packaging and labeling requirements are punishable by a fine from 78 to 90 conventional units for a person, or 270 to 300 conventional units for a corporate entity, with deprivation of the right to exercise a certain activity for a period of six months to one year.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it imposes a range of penalties for violations of the law. The law could be strengthened by imposing increased penalties for repeat violations.
Wholesaler
Violations of packaging and labeling requirements are punishable by a fine from 78 to 90 conventional units for a person, or 270 to 300 conventional units for a corporate entity, with deprivation of the right to exercise a certain activity for a period of six months to one year.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it imposes a range of penalties for violations of the law. The law could be strengthened by imposing increased penalties for repeat violations.
Retailer
Violations of packaging and labeling requirements are punishable by a fine from 78 to 90 conventional units for a person, or 270 to 300 conventional units for a corporate entity, with deprivation of the right to exercise a certain activity for a period of six months to one year.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it imposes a range of penalties for violations of the law. The law could be strengthened by imposing increased penalties for repeat violations.