Last updated: November 22, 2022
Penalties
Manufacturer
Authorized Officers
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law requires that any person that manufactures, imports, distributes at wholesale, or sells a tobacco product comply with the packaging and labeling requirements. The law does not make any distinction of penalties based on the violator.
The law authorizes fines, as prescribed in the regulations for violations, or in lieu of a fine, warnings for first offenses and license suspension, cancellation, revocation, or limitation. Also, the law allows for the confiscation, forfeiture, and destruction of any tobacco products which do not comply with the packaging and labeling requirements of the Tobacco Control Act or regulations.
As of the date of this review, no regulations have been issued.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it holds manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers responsible for violations of packaging and labeling requirements.
Importer
Authorized Officers
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law requires that any person that manufactures, imports, distributes at wholesale, or sells a tobacco product comply with the packaging and labeling requirements. The law does not make any distinction of penalties based on the violator.
The law authorizes fines, as prescribed in the regulations for violations, or in lieu of a fine, warnings for first offenses and license suspension, cancellation, revocation, or limitation. Also, the law allows for the confiscation, forfeiture, and destruction of any tobacco products which do not comply with the packaging and labeling requirements of the Tobacco Control Act or regulations.
As of the date of this review, no regulations have been issued.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it holds manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers responsible for violations of packaging and labeling requirements.
Wholesaler
Authorized Officers
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law requires that any person that manufactures, imports, distributes at wholesale, or sells a tobacco product comply with the packaging and labeling requirements. The law does not make any distinction of penalties based on the violator.
The law authorizes fines, as prescribed in the regulations for violations, or in lieu of a fine, warnings for first offenses and license suspension, cancellation, revocation, or limitation. Also, the law allows for the confiscation, forfeiture, and destruction of any tobacco products which do not comply with the packaging and labeling requirements of the Tobacco Control Act or regulations.
As of the date of this review, no regulations have been issued.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it holds manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers responsible for violations of packaging and labeling requirements.
Retailer
Authorized Officers
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The law requires that any person that manufactures, imports, distributes at wholesale, or sells a tobacco product comply with the packaging and labeling requirements. The law does not make any distinction of penalties based on the violator.
The law authorizes fines, as prescribed in the regulations for violations, or in lieu of a fine, warnings for first offenses and license suspension, cancellation, revocation, or limitation. Also, the law allows for the confiscation, forfeiture, and destruction of any tobacco products which do not comply with the packaging and labeling requirements of the Tobacco Control Act or regulations.
As of the date of this review, no regulations have been issued.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it holds manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers responsible for violations of packaging and labeling requirements.
