Last updated: December 9, 2023
Penalties
Sales Restrictions
Violations of the sales restrictions are punishable on summary conviction by: a fine of 50,000 dollars and imprisonment for three months for a first offense; a fine of 100,000 dollars and imprisonment for six months for a second offense; and a fine of 100,000 dollars and imprisonment for nine months for a third offense. Conviction on indictment results in a fine of 200,000 dollars and imprisonment for one year.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
Violations of location-based sales restrictions are punishable on summary conviction by: a fine of 50,000 dollars and imprisonment for three months for a first offense; a fine of 100,000 dollars and imprisonment for six months for a second offense; and a fine of 100,000 dollars and imprisonment for nine months for a third offense. Conviction on indictment results in a fine of 200,000 dollars and imprisonment for one year.
Minimum Retail Package Size
Violations of the minimum retail package size for smokeless tobacco are punishable on summary conviction to a fine of 12,000 dollars and to imprisonment for six months.
Minimum Legal Sales Age
Violations of the ban on sales to persons below the age of 18 are punishable on summary conviction by: a fine of 50,000 dollars and imprisonment for three months for a first offense; a fine of 100,000 dollars and imprisonment for six months for a second offense; and a fine of 100,000 dollars and imprisonment for nine months for a third offense. Conviction on indictment results in a fine of 200,000 dollars and imprisonment for one year.
