Penalties
Last updated: April 29, 2026
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Sanctions
Sales Restrictions
Fine, Jail
Analysis
To the extent that vending machine sales are banned under the prohibition on tobacco advertising and promotion, these offenses are punishable by imprisonment from 20 days to 6 months, a fine of 50,000 to 5,000,000 francs CFA, or one of these punishments.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
Fine, Jail
Analysis
A violation of location-based sales provisions is punishable by imprisonment from 20 days to 6 months, a fine of 50,000 to 5,000,000 francs CFA, or one of these punishments
Minimum Retail Package Size
N/A
Analysis
The law does not regulate the minimum size of tobacco product packages; therefore, there are no associated penalties.
Minimum Legal Sales Age
Fine, Jail
Analysis
A violation of the minimum legal sales age is punishable by imprisonment from 20 days to 6 months, a fine of 50,000 to 5,000,000 francs CFA, or one of these punishments
