Last updated: August 27, 2024
Penalties
Manufacturer
Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion
Decision No. 67/2023 imposes an administrative fine not exceeding 1,000 Rial Omani for violation of Omani Standard Specification OS 1655:2022. Fines shall be doubled for repeat violations.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing higher penalties for repeat violations. To align more fully, drafters should consider imposing a range of penalties including, for example, license suspension or revocation.
Importer
Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion
Decision No. 67/2023 imposes an administrative fine not exceeding 1,000 Rial Omani for violation of Omani Standard Specification OS 1655:2022. Fines shall be doubled for repeat violations.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing higher penalties for repeat violations. To align more fully, drafters should consider imposing a range of penalties including, for example, license suspension or revocation.
Wholesaler
Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion
Decision No. 67/2023 imposes an administrative fine not exceeding 1,000 Rial Omani for violation of Omani Standard Specification OS 1655:2022. Fines shall be doubled for repeat violations.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing higher penalties for repeat violations. To align more fully, drafters should consider imposing a range of penalties including, for example, license suspension or revocation.
Retailer
Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion
Decision No. 67/2023 imposes an administrative fine not exceeding 1,000 Rial Omani for violation of Omani Standard Specification OS 1655:2022. Fines shall be doubled for repeat violations.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing higher penalties for repeat violations. To align more fully, drafters should consider imposing a range of penalties including, for example, license suspension or revocation.
