Last updated: November 10, 2021
Sales Restrictions
Sale of single cigarettes/sticks
The law prohibits the sale of single cigarettes, cigars, and cigarillos.
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; 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.
Sale of smokeless tobacco products
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.
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.
Note, however, that at least one sub-national jurisdiction bans the sale of waterpipe tobacco.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
Schools/educational facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in, and within 500 meters of, preschools, schools, vocational training centers, and institutions of higher education.
Playgrounds
The law does not prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products on playgrounds; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products on playgrounds.
Stadiums/arenas
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in, and within 500 meters of, athletic facilities. This is interpreted to include stadiums and arenas.
Healthcare facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in, and within 500 meters of, healthcare facilities.
Cultural facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in, and within 500 meters of, cultural facilities.
Administrative facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in, and within 500 meters of, administrative 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 does not require a minimum weight per unit package of smokeless tobacco.
Retail Licensing Requirements
Specific retail license required to sell tobacco products
The law requires retail traders in tobacco products to obtain "prior authorization" to sell tobacco products.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 15 in that the law requires retailers to obtain a license to sell tobacco products.
