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Last updated: July 29, 2022

Sales Age

Does the law establish a minimum age for the purchase of e-cigarettes?

Yes
Minimum Age: 18
Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of e-cigarettes to persons under the age set by domestic law (18).

Law Source, Section
General Law No. 9028 on the Control of Tobacco and its Harmful Effects on Health Art. 16
Executive Decree No. 37185-S, Regulation of the General Law for the Control of Tobacco and its Harmful Effects on Health Art. 23(b), 23(f)
Law No. 10066 on Regulation of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), Electronic Non-Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENNDS), and Electronic Devices that Use Heated Tobacco and Similar Technologies Art. 3
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