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Note: This law has not been reviewed by our legal staff and was not relied upon for purposes of our analysis. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.

Note: This law has not been reviewed by our legal staff and was not relied upon for purposes of our analysis. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.

Note: This law has not been reviewed by our legal staff and was not relied upon for purposes of our analysis. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.

Note: This law has not been reviewed by our legal staff and was not relied upon for purposes of our analysis. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.

Note: This law has not been reviewed by our legal staff and was not relied upon for purposes of our analysis. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.

Note: This law has not been reviewed by our legal staff and was not relied upon for purposes of our analysis. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.

COMMENTS: The Law on Tobacco Control regulates, among other things, smoking in public places, packaging and labeling of tobacco products, and tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.

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COMMENTS: Decree No. 369, Ban on Advertising that Promotes Consumption of Tobacco Products regulates tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.

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COMMENTS: Decree No. 155/G on Tobacco Control Fund establishes the Tobacco Control Fund and regulates income sources, use of funds, and management bodies and responsibilities.

COMMENTS: Agreement No. 992/MPH Governing Health Warning Notices to be Printed on Cigarette Packs and Cartons was replaced by Agreement No. 1067/MPH Governing Implementation of Tobacco Control Act and, therefore, is no longer in effect.

COMMENTS: Agreement No. 1067/MPH Governing Implementation of Tobacco Control Act implements the Law on Tobacco Control including regulations on packaging and labeling, no-smoking signs, designated smoking areas, and some advertising and promotion provisions.

COMMENTS: Decree No. 52 establishes the penalties for violations of the Law on Tobacco Control and regulations issued under that law. It also includes details on application of the penalties.