Last updated: February 26, 2024
Penalties
Sales Restrictions
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Upon conviction, any person who violates the regulations is liable for a fine not less than 5,000 rupees and not exceeding 10,000 rupees and for imprisonment not exceeding 12 months.
The law also permits the seizure of tobacco products that do not comply with the regulations.
The law provides the same penalties for all types of violations, regardless of whether it is a violation of smoke free, packaging and labeling, contents regulations, sales restrictions, or advertising, promotion, and sponsorship provisions, and regardless of whether the violator is an individual, small business, or a large tobacco manufacturer.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Upon conviction, any person who violates the regulations is liable for a fine not less than 5,000 rupees and not exceeding 10,000 rupees and for imprisonment not exceeding 12 months.
The law also permits the seizure of tobacco products that do not comply with the regulations.
The law provides the same penalties for all types of violations, regardless of whether it is a violation of smoke free, packaging and labeling, contents regulations, sales restrictions, or advertising, promotion, and sponsorship provisions, and regardless of whether the violator is an individual, small business, or a large tobacco manufacturer.
Minimum Retail Package Size
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Upon conviction, any person who violates the regulations is liable for a fine not less than 5,000 rupees and not exceeding 10,000 rupees and for imprisonment not exceeding 12 months.
The law also permits the seizure of tobacco products that do not comply with the regulations.
The law provides the same penalties for all types of violations, regardless of whether it is a violation of smoke free, packaging and labeling, contents regulations, sales restrictions, or advertising, promotion, and sponsorship provisions, and regardless of whether the violator is an individual, small business, or a large tobacco manufacturer.
Minimum Legal Sales Age
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Upon conviction, any person who violates the regulations is liable for a fine not less than 5,000 rupees and not exceeding 10,000 rupees and for imprisonment not exceeding 12 months.
The law also permits the seizure of tobacco products that do not comply with the regulations, including any products found in the possession of a child.
The law provides the same penalties for all types of violations, regardless of whether it is a violation of smoke free, packaging and labeling, contents regulations, sales restrictions, or advertising, promotion, and sponsorship provisions, and regardless of whether the violator is an individual, small business, or a large tobacco manufacturer.
