Last updated: May 15, 2020
Penalties
Manufacturer
A manufacturer found guilty of violating the provisions related to packaging and labeling is subject to a fine not exceeding Nakfa 3000 (three thousand Nakfa).
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should specify a range of fines and penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation and whether it is a repeat violation. In addition, the law should consider other penalties such as license suspension and/or revocation.
Importer
An importer found guilty of violating the provisions related to packaging and labeling is subject to a fine not exceeding Nakfa 3000 (three thousand Nakfa).
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should specify a range of fines and penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation and whether it is a repeat violation. In addition, the law should consider other penalties such as license suspension and/or revocation.
Wholesaler
A wholesaler found guilty of violating the provisions related to packaging and labeling is subject to a fine not exceeding Nakfa 3000 (three thousand Nakfa).
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should specify a range of fines and penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation and whether it is a repeat violation. In addition, the law should consider other penalties such as license suspension and/or revocation.
Retailer
A retailer or other individual violating the provisions related to packaging and labeling is subject to a fine not exceeding Nakfa 500 (five hundred Nakfa).
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should specify a range of fines and penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation and whether it is a repeat violation. In addition, the law should consider other penalties such as license suspension and/or revocation.
