Last updated: January 6, 2026
Penalties
Advertising and Promotion
Any taxable entity engaged in advertising activities, print media, television, radio broadcasting, or information society services
The office responsible for health inspection and tax bodies
An entity that violates advertising and promotion provisions is subject to a fine of 3,000,000 (three million) ALL.
The provisions align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that penalties apply to entities that violate advertising and promotion provisions. However, to more fully align, penalties should also apply to individuals and to officers and agents of those entities. In addition, penalties should increase with repeat violations, and license suspension and cancellation should also be considered as penalties.
Sponsorship
Any entity engaged in the production, importation, or trade of tobacco products that has committed the violation
The office responsible for health inspection and tax bodies
An entity that violates sponsorship provisions is subject to a fine of 3,000,000 (three million) ALL.
The provisions align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that penalties apply to entities that violate sponsorship provisions. However, to more fully align, penalties should also apply to individuals and to officers and agents of those entities. In addition, penalties should increase with repeat violations, and license suspension and cancellation should also be considered as penalties.
