Last updated: September 29, 2020
Penalties
Manufacturer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law provides for penalties of a fine not exceeding N$200,000 or imprisonment not exceeding ten years, or both. The law also authorizes inspectors to seize non-compliant products. The regulations provide for penalties for non-compliance to include a fine not exceeding N$4,000 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, or both.
To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should increase sanctions for repeat offenses.
Importer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law provides for penalties of a fine not exceeding N$200,000 or imprisonment not exceeding ten years, or both. The law also authorizes inspectors to seize non-compliant products. The regulations provide for penalties for non-compliance to include a fine not exceeding N$4,000 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, or both.
To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should increase sanctions for repeat offenses.
Wholesaler
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law provides for penalties of a fine not exceeding N$200,000 or imprisonment not exceeding ten years, or both. The law also authorizes inspectors to seize non-compliant products. The regulations provide for penalties for non-compliance to include a fine not exceeding N$4,000 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, or both.
To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should increase sanctions for repeat offenses.
Retailer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law provides for penalties of a fine not exceeding N$200,000 or imprisonment not exceeding ten years, or both. The law also authorizes inspectors to seize non-compliant products. The regulations provide for penalties for non-compliance to include a fine not exceeding N$4,000 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, or both.
To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should increase sanctions for repeat offenses.
