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The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of single cigarette sticks; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of single cigarette sticks.

To align with FCTC Art. 16, the law should prohibit the sale of single cigarettes as this increases the affordability of cigarettes to minors.

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 in this respect.

The law does not specifically prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products through the internet; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting internet tobacco product sales.

To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should prohibit internet tobacco product sales as internet sales are an inherent form of tobacco advertising and promotion.

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.

The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of waterpipe tobacco; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of waterpipe tobacco.

The Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms, Art. 25.2, prohibits the sale of tobacco within 100 meters from the boundary of children's daycare centers, kindergartens, elementary schools, secondary schools, and high schools. In addition, Art. 25.2 prohibits the sale of tobacco in places where smoking is prohibited or restricted, which includes universities, colleges, and academic institutes (Art. 11).

The Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms prohibits the sale of tobacco in places where smoking is prohibited or restricted (Art. 25.2), which includes "entertainment areas designed for children" (Art. 11). This phrase is interpreted to include playgrounds. Therefore, the sale of tobacco is prohibited in playgrounds.

The Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms prohibits the sale of tobacco in places where smoking is prohibited or restricted (Art. 25.2), which includes "public places" (Art. 11). "Public places" are defined as "places that serve commonly for the need of many people" (Art. 2.7). Because sports facilities are public places, the sale of tobacco is prohibited in sports facilities.

The Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms prohibits the sale of tobacco in places where smoking is prohibited or restricted (Art. 25.2), which includes "health facilities" (Art. 11).

The Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms prohibits the sale of tobacco in places where smoking is prohibited or restricted (Art. 25.2), which includes "public places" (Art. 11). "Public places" are defined as "places that serve commonly for the need of many people" (Art. 2.7). Because cultural and entertainment facilities are public, the law is interpreted as prohibiting the sale of tobacco in cultural and entertainment facilities.

The Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms prohibits the sale of tobacco in places where smoking is prohibited or restricted (Art. 25.2), which includes "areas with high risk of fire and explosion" (Art. 11).

The Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms prohibits the sale of tobacco in places where smoking is prohibited or restricted (Art. 25.2), which includes "workplaces" (Art. 11). Workplace is defined as "places that are used for the purpose of working" (Art. 2.8).

The Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms prohibits the sale of tobacco in places where smoking is prohibited or restricted (Art. 25.2), which includes public transport, including "automobiles, airplanes, sky train/metro" (Art. 11) and "ships and trains" (Art. 12).

The Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms prohibits the sale of tobacco in places where smoking is prohibited or restricted (Art. 25.2), which includes "bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels and guesthouses" (Art. 12).

The Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms prohibits the sale of tobacco in places where smoking is prohibited or restricted (Art. 25.2), which includes "public places" (Art. 11). Public place is defined as "places that serve commonly for the need of many people" (Art. 2.7). Therefore, tobacco sales are prohibited in any other public place not mentioned above.

The law requires cigarette packets to have at a minimum 20 cigarette sticks.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 with respect to the sale of small packets of cigarettes.

The law does not require a minimum weight per unit package of smokeless tobacco.

The law requires retail traders in tobacco products to obtain a tobacco product trading license from the Ministry of Trade.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 15 in that the law requires retailers to obtain a license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.