Last updated: August 2, 2022

Sales Restrictions

Sale of single cigarettes/sticks

Allowed
Analysis

The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of single cigarette sticks; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of single cigarette sticks.

To align with FCTC Art. 16, the law should prohibit the sale of single cigarettes as this increases the affordability of cigarettes to minors.

Sale of tobacco products via vending machines

Banned
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Analysis

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

Banned
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Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products by indirect means, including ordering through telecommunication services. Internet is a telecommunications service and, therefore, internet tobacco product sales are banned.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to internet sales of tobacco products.

Sale of smokeless tobacco products

Allowed
Analysis

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

Banned
Analysis

The law prohibits the importation and sale of waterpipe tobacco (shisha).

Location-based Sales Restrictions

Schools/educational facilities

Banned
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Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in academic institutions.

Playgrounds

Banned
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Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in children's parks, which is interpreted to include playgrounds.

Stadiums/arenas

Allowed
Analysis

The law does not prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products in stadiums/arenas; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products in stadiums/arenas.

Healthcare facilities

Banned
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Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in healthcare facilities.

Cultural facilities

Banned
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Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in museums, cultural and historical sites.

Religious places

Banned
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Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in religious places.

Sports clubs

Banned
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Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in sports clubs.

Gas stations and places with high flammability

Banned
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Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in gas stations and other places with high flammability.

Retail Package Size Restrictions

Minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package

Yes
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Analysis

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

No
Analysis

The law does not require a minimum weight per unit package of smokeless tobacco.

Retail Licensing Requirements

Specific retail license or equivalent approval required to sell tobacco products

No
Analysis

The law does not require a specific retail license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.

To align with FCTC Art. 15, the law should require retailers to obtain a license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.