TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Last updated: August 27, 2021

Penalties

Violator
Enforcement Agency
Sanction(s)

Manufacturer

Health Inspectorate, Consumer Rights Protection Center
Fine
Analysis

Enforcement of violations is an obligation of the Health Inspectorate and of the Consumer Rights Protection Center.

The penalties for placing tobacco products on the market that do not comply with requirements or technical specifications laid down by law or regulation include: a fine from 10 to 140 fine units (50 to 700 Euros) on individuals, and a fine from 20 to 2,800 fine units (100 to 14,000 Euros) on corporate entities.

Law Source, Section
Law on Trade in Tobacco Products, Herbal Smoking Products, Electronic Smoking Devices and Associated Liquids (as amended) Secs. 6, 12(2)(10), 12(4), 14(12)
Law on Administrative Liability (as amended) Sec. 16(2)

Importer

Health Inspectorate, Consumer Rights Protection Center
Fine
Analysis

Enforcement of violations is an obligation of the Health Inspectorate and of the Consumer Rights Protection Center.

The penalties for placing tobacco products on the market that do not comply with requirements or technical specifications laid down by law or regulation include: a fine from 10 to 140 fine units (50 to 700 Euros) on individuals, and a fine from 20 to 2,800 fine units (100 to 14,000 Euros) on corporate entities.

Law Source, Section
Law on Trade in Tobacco Products, Herbal Smoking Products, Electronic Smoking Devices and Associated Liquids (as amended) Secs. 6, 12(2)(10), 12(4), 14(12)
Law on Administrative Liability (as amended) Sec. 16(2)

Wholesaler

Health Inspectorate, Consumer Rights Protection Center
Fine
Analysis

Enforcement of violations is an obligation of the Health Inspectorate and of the Consumer Rights Protection Center.

The penalties for placing tobacco products on the market that do not comply with requirements or technical specifications laid down by law or regulation include: a fine from 10 to 140 fine units (50 to 700 Euros) on individuals, and a fine from 20 to 2,800 fine units (100 to 14,000 Euros) on corporate entities.

Law Source, Section
Law on Trade in Tobacco Products, Herbal Smoking Products, Electronic Smoking Devices and Associated Liquids (as amended) Secs. 6, 12(2)(10), 12(4), 14(12)
Law on Administrative Liability (as amended) Sec. 16(2)

Retailer

Health Inspectorate, Consumer Rights Protection Center
Fine
Analysis

Enforcement of violations is an obligation of the Health Inspectorate and of the Consumer Rights Protection Center.

The penalties for placing tobacco products on the market that do not comply with requirements or technical specifications laid down by law or regulation include: a fine from 10 to 140 fine units (50 to 700 Euros) on individuals, and a fine from 20 to 2,800 fine units (100 to 14,000 Euros) on corporate entities.

Law Source, Section
Law on Trade in Tobacco Products, Herbal Smoking Products, Electronic Smoking Devices and Associated Liquids (as amended) Secs. 6, 12(2)(10), 12(4), 14(12)
Law on Administrative Liability (as amended) Sec. 16(2)
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