Last updated: November 6, 2023
Penalties
Advertising and Promotion
Advertisers;
Advertising producers and distributors
Consumer Rights Agency
Violations of advertising and promotion provisions are subject to a fine of five to seven times the base calculation unit (BCU). Repeat violations within one year are subject to a fine of seven to 15 ties the BCU.
The provisions align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that it imposes fines, including increased fines for repeat offenses. However, to more fully align, license suspension and cancellation should also be considered as penalties.
Sponsorship
Advertisers;
Advertising producers and distributors
Consumer Rights Agency
Violations of sponsorhsip provisions are subject to a fine of five to seven times the base calculation unit (BCU). Repeat violations within one year are subject to a fine of seven to 15 ties the BCU.
The provisions align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that it imposes fines, including increased fines for repeat offenses. However, to more fully align, license suspension and cancellation should also be considered as penalties.
