Last updated: January 6, 2026
Sales Restrictions
Sale of single cigarettes/sticks
The retail sale of unpackaged tobacco products is prohibited. Therefore, the sale of single cigarettes is banned.
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 does not specifically prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products through the internet. Absent an explicit ban, the law is interpreted as permitting internet tobacco product sales.
Although the law prohibits the sale of tobacco products through the mail, this is not interpreted as a ban on internet 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.
Sale of smokeless tobacco products
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products for oral use. However, other types of smokeless tobacco products – including those to be inhaled or chewed - are permitted.
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.
Playgrounds
The law does not prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products in playgrounds; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products in playgrounds.
Stadiums/arenas
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in sports institutions, which is interpreted to include stadiums/arenas.
Healthcare facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in healthcare facilities.
Cultural facilities
The law does not prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products in cultural facilities; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products in cultural facilities.
Retail Package Size Restrictions
Minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package
The law prohibits the sale of cigarettes in packages of fewer than 20 sticks.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 with respect to the sale of small packets of cigarettes.
Minimum weight of smokeless tobacco per unit package
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco for oral use. However, the law does not specify a minimum weight requirement for other types of smokeless tobacco products.
Minimum weight of rolling tobacco per unit package
The law prohibits the sale of rolling tobacco in unit packages weighing less than 30 grams.
Retail Licensing Requirements
Specific retail license or equivalent approval required to sell tobacco products
The law does not require a specific retail license to sell tobacco products.
To align with FCTC Art. 15, the law should require retailers to obtain a license to sell tobacco products.
