Last updated: December 13, 2021
Penalties
Manufacturer
Because the law does not set forth any requirements for packaging and labeling of tobacco products, there are no applicable penalties. To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should require warnings on all packaging and labeling and create penalty provisions that provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.
Importer
Because the law does not set forth any requirements for packaging and labeling of tobacco products, there are no applicable penalties. To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should require warnings on all packaging and labeling and create penalty provisions that provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.
Wholesaler
Because the law does not set forth any requirements for packaging and labeling of tobacco products, there are no applicable penalties. To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should require warnings on all packaging and labeling and create penalty provisions that provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.
Retailer
Because the law does not set forth any requirements for packaging and labeling of tobacco products, there are no applicable penalties. To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should require warnings on all packaging and labeling and create penalty provisions that provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.
