Main Policies
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes.
The law prohibits using a "tobacco product" in nearly all enclosed public places, workplaces, and means of public transportation. There is an exception for hotel guest rooms - up to 20% of rooms can be set aside for smokers. The law defines "tobacco product" to include "tobacco alternatives," which the law describes as any battery-operated device generally containing cartridges filled with nicotine. This definition is understood to include e-cigarettes. Therefore, the law prohibits the use of e-cigarettes where smoking is prohibited. Because there is not a comprehensive smoking ban, the regulatory status code "Some Restrictions" is given.
The law prohibits the advertising and promotion of "tobacco products," but permits limited forms of sponsorship. The law defines "tobacco product" to include "tobacco alternatives," which the law describes as any battery-operated device generally containing cartridges filled with nicotine. This definition is understood to include e-cigarettes. Therefore, the law prohibits the advertising and promotion of e-cigarettes. However, because not all forms of sponsorship are prohibited, the regulatory status code "Some Restrictions" is given.
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The law prohibits the advertising of "tobacco products." The law defines "tobacco product" to include "tobacco alternatives," which the law describes as any battery-operated device generally containing cartridges filled with nicotine. This definition is understood to include e-cigarettes. Therefore, the law prohibits the advertising of e-cigarettes, and the regulatory status code "Not Applicable" is given.
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The law bans the importation and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.