Last updated: October 6, 2023
Penalties
Manufacturer
Uncertain
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law notes that it is permitted for any police officer to arrest any person committing a violation for the provisions of this law and to present him immediately to the nearest prosecutor. It is also permitted for any prosecutor to order the arrest of the violator and to present him in court. However, specific enforcement agencies or inspection authorities and duties are not set out in the law.
Violations can be punished by imprisonment for a maximum of three years, a fine set by the court, or both. In the case of a conviction, the court is permitted to confiscate and /or destroy goods relating to the offense. Repeat violations can result in the closing of the facility and the revocation of the business permit.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing a range of penalties.
Importer
Uncertain
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law notes that it is permitted for any police officer to arrest any person committing a violation for the provisions of this law and to present him immediately to the nearest prosecutor. It is also permitted for any prosecutor to order the arrest of the violator and to present him in court. However, specific enforcement agencies or inspection authorities and duties are not set out in the law.
Violations can be punished by imprisonment for a maximum of three years, a fine set by the court, or both. In the case of a conviction, the court is permitted to confiscate and /or destroy goods relating to the offense. Repeat violations can result in the closing of the facility and the revocation of the business permit.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing a range of penalties.
Wholesaler
Uncertain
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law notes that it is permitted for any policeman to arrest any person committing a violation for the provisions of this law and to present him immediately to the nearest prosecutor. It is also permitted for any prosecutor to order the arrest of the violator and to present him in court. However, specific enforcement agencies or inspection authorities and duties are not set out in the law.
Violations can be punished by imprisonment for a maximum of three years, a fine set by the court, or both. In the case of a conviction, the court is permitted to confiscate and /or destroy goods relating to the offense. Repeat violations can result in the closing of the facility and the revocation of the business permit.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing a range of penalties.
Retailer
Uncertain
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law notes that it is permitted for any policeman to arrest any person committing a violation for the provisions of this law and to present him immediately to the nearest prosecutor. It is also permitted for any prosecutor to order the arrest of the violator and to present him in court. However, specific enforcement agencies or inspection authorities and duties are not set out in the law.
Violations can be punished by imprisonment for a maximum of three years, a fine set by the court, or both. In the case of a conviction, the court is permitted to confiscate and /or destroy goods relating to the offense. Repeat violations can result in the closing of the facility and the revocation of the business permit.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing a range of penalties.
