Last updated: March 9, 2020

Sales Restrictions

Sale of single cigarettes/sticks

Banned
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The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of single cigarette sticks is prohibited.

Sale of tobacco products via vending machines

Banned
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The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products by vending machine is prohibited.

Sale of tobacco products via the internet

Banned
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The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products by the internet is prohibited.

Sale of smokeless tobacco products

Banned
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The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of smokeless tobacco products is prohibited.

Sale of waterpipe tobacco products

Banned
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The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of waterpipe tobacco is prohibited.

Location-based Sales Restrictions

Schools/educational facilities

Banned
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The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products in schools/educational facilities is prohibited.

Playgrounds

Banned
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The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products on or near playgrounds is prohibited.

Stadiums/arenas

Banned
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The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products in stadiums/arenas is prohibited.

Healthcare facilities

Banned
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The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products in healthcare facilities is prohibited.

Cultural facilities

Banned
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The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products in cultural facilities is prohibited.

Retail Package Size Restrictions

Minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package

Not Applicable
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The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use.

Minimum weight of smokeless tobacco per unit package

Not Applicable
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The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use.

Retail Licensing Requirements

Specific retail license or equivalent approval required to sell tobacco products

Not Applicable
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The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, there can be no retail license to sell tobacco products.