Laws

Penal Code of Bhutan

11 Aug, 2004

COMMENTS: The Penal Code of Bhutan establishes penalties for classes of offenses.

Notification of Ban on Sale of Tobacco

08 Nov, 2004

Note: This law has not been reviewed by our legal staff and was not relied upon for purposes of our analysis. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.

Declaration of Smoke-Free Zones

18 Feb, 2005

Note: This law has not been reviewed by our legal staff and was not relied upon for purposes of our analysis. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.

Tobacco Control Act of Bhutan, 2010 (as amended)

COMMENTS: The Tobacco Control Act of Bhutan 2010 is the primary piece of tobacco control legislation. The law establishes smoke free places; prohibits the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and distribution of tobacco products; and restricts the import of tobacco products for personal consumption only. Among other things, the law also regulates tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.

The law has been amended several times, most recently in 2021. A consolidated version incorporating these amendments is uploaded here, and an updated legislative analysis is forthcoming.

Public Notification No. 4998 (TCB/Noti/2010-11/4998)

08 Dec, 2010

Note: This law has not been reviewed by our legal staff and was not relied upon for purposes of our analysis. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.

Tobacco Control Rules and Regulations 2011

02 Jun, 2011

COMMENTS: The Tobacco Control Rules and Regulations 2011 were replaced by the Tobacco Control Rules and Regulations 2013. The 2011 rules are provided here for information purposes only.

Public Notification No. 7345 Clarifying Provisions of the Tobacco Control Act (BNCA/Noti/11-12/7345)

20 Jan, 2012

COMMENTS: Public Notification No. 7345 clarifies certain provisions of the Tobacco Control Act of Bhutan 2010 related to the ban on smoking in public places and the duties placed on persons in charge of the premises.

Tobacco Control (Amendment) Act of Bhutan 2012

09 Feb, 2012

COMMENTS: The Tobacco Control (Amendment) Act 2012 was repealed by the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Act 2014.

It had amended several provisions of the Tobacco Control Act of Bhutan 2010 to clarify offenses, penalties, and enforcement authorities. The amendments also adjusted the maximum permissible quantities of tobacco products for import for personal consumption.

Public Notification No. 8648 (BNCA/Noti/11-12/8648)

08 Jul, 2012

Note: This law has not been reviewed by our legal staff and was not relied upon for purposes of our analysis. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.

Tobacco Control Rules and Regulations 2013

01 Jan, 2013

COMMENTS: The Tobacco Control Rules and Regulations 2013 were issued under the Tobacco Control Act of Bhutan 2010 and govern smoke free places; importation and duties; and duties and powers of enforcement authorities.

Tobacco Control (Amendment) Act of Bhutan 2014

08 Jul, 2014

COMMENTS: The Tobacco Control (Amendment) Act 2014 amends the Tobacco Control Act 2010 and repeals the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Act 2012. A consolidated version of the Act incorporating these and other amendments is provided above.

Public Notification No. 095 (BNCA/DG/1(1)/2021-2022/095)

30 Jul, 2021

COMMENTS: Public Notification No. 095 notifies the public about the 2021 amendments to the Tobacco Control Act of Bhutan 2010.

To the best of our knowledge, all laws provided here are in effect as of March 9, 2020 unless otherwise noted.