Last updated: June 1, 2020

Penalties

Violator
Enforcement Agency
Sanction(s)

Manufacturer

Not Applicable
None
Analysis

Neither the law nor the regulations specify an enforcement agency or penalties.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.

Importer

Not Applicable
None
Analysis

Neither the law nor the regulations specify an enforcement agency or penalties.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.

Wholesaler

Not Applicable
None
Analysis

Neither the law nor the regulations specify an enforcement agency or penalties.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.

Retailer

Not Applicable
None
Analysis

Neither the law nor the regulations specify an enforcement agency or penalties.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.