TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Enforcement Authorities

Last updated: April 29, 2026
Authorized Agency
Jurisdiction
Duty to Enforce

Ministry of Health

According to the offense committed
Yes
Analysis

According to the offense committed, the authorities responsible include the Ministry of Health, the autonomous regional authorities, and other public bodies established by the regulations in force.

Law Source, Section
Law No. 1280 on Prevention and Control of the Consumption of Tobacco Products Art. 27
Supreme Decree No. 4972 Art. 14(1)

Autonomous regional authorities

According to the offense committed
Yes
Analysis

According to the offense committed, the authorities responsible include the Ministry of Health, the autonomous regional authorities, and other public bodies established by the regulations in force.

Law Source, Section
Law No. 1280 on Prevention and Control of the Consumption of Tobacco Products Art. 27

Other public bodies established by regulations

According to the offense committed
Yes
Analysis

According to the offense committed, the authorities responsible include the Ministry of Health, the autonomous regional authorities, and other public bodies established by the regulations in force.

Law Source, Section
Law No. 1280 on Prevention and Control of the Consumption of Tobacco Products Art. 27
1400 I Street N.W.,
Suite 1200,
Washington, DC 20005
United States of America

Phone: (202) 296-5469

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