TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Last updated: December 15, 2021

Sales Age

Does the law establish a minimum age for the purchase of tobacco products?

Yes
Minimum Age: 18
Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to children, which is defined as anyone under the age of 18.

The law meets FCTC Art. 16 in that it prohibits the sale of tobacco products to minors.

Law Source, Section
Child Care and Protection Act, 2004 Arts. 2(1), 40(1)(a)
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