Last updated: September 11, 2023
Penalties
Manufacturer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Resolution No. 004 of 2014 authorizes the Autonomous Service of Health Oversight to “impose, pursuant to the terms and conditions established in Arts. 65, 66, and 67 of the Organic Law of Health, such restraining measures and administrative sanctions as may be appropriate, in accordance with the nature and seriousness of the offense.” The Organic Law on Health allows for the following penalties: fines between 12 and 1500 tax units, which may be doubled for repeat offenses, temporary or permanent closure of the establishment, confiscation of products.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of penalties for violations of the law with increased penalties for repeat offenses.
Importer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Resolution No. 004 of 2014 authorizes the Autonomous Service of Health Oversight to “impose, pursuant to the terms and conditions established in Arts. 65, 66, and 67 of the Organic Law of Health, such restraining measures and administrative sanctions as may be appropriate, in accordance with the nature and seriousness of the offense.” The Organic Law on Health allows for the following penalties: fines between 12 and 1500 tax units, which may be doubled for repeat offenses, temporary or permanent closure of the establishment, confiscation of products.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of penalties for violations of the law with increased penalties for repeat offenses.
Wholesaler
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Resolution No. 004 of 2014 authorizes the Autonomous Service of Health Oversight to “impose, pursuant to the terms and conditions established in Arts. 65, 66, and 67 of the Organic Law of Health, such restraining measures and administrative sanctions as may be appropriate, in accordance with the nature and seriousness of the offense.” The Organic Law on Health allows for the following penalties: fines between 12 and 1500 tax units, which may be doubled for repeat offenses, temporary or permanent closure of the establishment, confiscation of products.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of penalties for violations of the law with increased penalties for repeat offenses.
Retailer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Resolution No. 004 of 2014 authorizes the Autonomous Service of Health Oversight to “impose, pursuant to the terms and conditions established in Arts. 65, 66, and 67 of the Organic Law of Health, such restraining measures and administrative sanctions as may be appropriate, in accordance with the nature and seriousness of the offense.” The Organic Law on Health allows for the following penalties: fines between 12 and 1500 tax units, which may be doubled for repeat offenses, temporary or permanent closure of the establishment, confiscation of products.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of penalties for violations of the law with increased penalties for repeat offenses.
