Last updated: June 27, 2023
Penalties
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Activities / Violations
Entities That Can Be Held Responsible
Sanction(s)
Advertising and Promotion
Uncertain
None
Enforcement Agency
Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance
Analysis
Violations of the ban on advertising and promotion of tobacco products are subject to the penalties set forth in Legislative Decree No. 13 of 1996 on the Ban of Tobacco Publicity and Advertisement. The exact penalties available under this law are uncertain.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that it imposes a range of penalties and increased fines for repeat offenses.
Sponsorship
None
Analysis
The law does not prohibit tobacco sponsorship. Therefore, there are no associated penalties.
