Last updated: March 18, 2024

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
Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products through vending machines.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13, the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, and FCTC Art. 16 (sales to minors) with respect to vending machines.

Sale of tobacco products via the internet

Allowed
Analysis

The law does not specifically prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products through the internet; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting internet tobacco product sales.

To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should prohibit internet tobacco product sales as internet sales are an inherent form of tobacco advertising and promotion.

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

Allowed
Analysis

The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of waterpipe tobacco; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of waterpipe tobacco.

Location-based Sales Restrictions

Schools/educational facilities

Banned
Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in childcare centers along with public and private educational facilities at all levels.

Playgrounds

Banned
Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in public and private recreational spaces for children and teenagers. Therefore, the provision is interpreted as prohibiting the sale of tobacco products on playgrounds.

Stadiums/arenas

Banned
Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in any institution or setting designed for the practice of sports. Therefore, the provision is interpreted as prohibiting the sale of tobacco products on stadiums/arenas.

Healthcare facilities

Banned
Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in both public and private healthcare facilities.

Cultural facilities

Banned
Analysis

The law bans the sale of tobacco products in government institutions and where artistic and cultural performances take place. This is interpreted as banning the sale of tobacco products in cultural facilities.

Pharmacies

Banned
Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies.

Public institutions and government buildings

Banned
Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in all public institutions and government buildings.

Retail Package Size Restrictions

Minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package

Yes
Analysis

The law prohibits the manufacture of cigarettes in packages that contain fewer than 10 cigarettes.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 with respect to the sale of small packets of cigarettes. To more fully align, the law should require a minimum of 20 cigarette sticks per packet.

Minimum weight of smokeless tobacco per unit package

Yes
Analysis

The law prohibits the manufacture of tobacco products other than cigarettes in packages with fewer than 10 grams. Therefore, the law prohibits the manufacture of smokeless tobacco products with fewer than 10 grams.

Minimum weight of other tobacco products

Yes
Analysis

The law prohibits the manufacture of tobacco products other than cigarettes in packages with fewer than 10 grams.

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.