Last updated: September 11, 2023
Sales Restrictions
Sale of single cigarettes/sticks
The law prohibits the sale of single cigarette sticks.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 in that the law prohibits the sale of single cigarettes.
Sale of tobacco products via vending machines
The law prohibits vending machine sales of tobacco products.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13, the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, and FCTC Art. 16 with respect to vending machine sales.
Sale of tobacco products via the internet
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products through the internet.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to internet sales of tobacco products.
Sale of smokeless tobacco products
The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of smokeless tobacco products; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of smokeless tobacco products.
Sale of waterpipe tobacco products
The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of waterpipe tobacco; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of waterpipe tobacco.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
Schools/educational facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in schools/educational facilities at all levels.
Playgrounds
The sale of tobacco and tobacco products is banned in in both indoor and outdoor sports facilities and gyms, as well as any place where public or private events are held. In addition, the law bans the sale of tobacco products at sporting and recreational activities, competitions, exhibitions, and events. Because it is uncertain whether playgrounds would be considered these types of recreational places, the regulatory status code, “Uncertain,” is given.
Stadiums/arenas
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in both indoor and outdoor sports facilities and gyms, as well as any place where public or private events are held. In addition, the law bans the sale of tobacco products at sporting and recreational activities, competitions, exhibitions, and events. Therefore, these provisions are interpreted as prohibiting the sale of tobacco products in stadiums/arenas.
Healthcare facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in public and private healthcare facilities.
Cultural facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in cinemas, auditoriums, theaters, museums, and libraries.
Daycare facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in establishments for children's and adolescents’ care.
Transport stations
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in transport stations.
Zoos
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in zoos.
Gyms
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in indoor and outdoor gymnasiums.
Parking facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in indoor and outdoor parking facilities.
Public transport
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in all means of transportation that provide public services.
Gas/service stations
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in gas/service stations.
Government buildings
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products at any public agency at the national, state, and municipal levels.
Retail Package Size Restrictions
Minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package
The law prohibits the sale of cigarettes in packages of fewer than 10 sticks.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 with respect to the sale of small packets of cigarettes. To more fully align, the law should require a minimum of 20 cigarette sticks per packet.
Minimum weight of smokeless tobacco per unit package
The law does not require a minimum weight per unit package of smokeless tobacco.
Retail Licensing Requirements
Specific retail license or equivalent approval required to sell tobacco products
The law requires sellers of tobacco products to obtain a general business license issued by the competent authority to sell tobacco products.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 15 in that the law requires retailers to obtain a license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.
