Last updated: June 1, 2023
Key Terms
Tobacco Sponsorship
Having no definition for this key term makes interpreting many of the law’s provisions difficult and can create uncertainty about how to properly apply the law. The law should use the term “tobacco sponsorship” and define in accordance with FCTC Art. 1(g).
Any form of contribution to any event, activity, or individual with the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use directly or indirectly. (FCTC Art. 1(g))
Tobacco Advertising and Promotion
Having no definition for this key term makes interpreting many of the law’s provisions difficult and can create uncertainty about how to properly apply the law. The law should use the term “tobacco advertising and promotion” and define it in accordance with FCTC Art. 1(c).
Any form of commercial communication, recommendation, or action with the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use either directly or indirectly. (FCTC Art. 1(c))
Tobacco Product
“Tobacco product” means any material prepared for the purpose of smoking or consumption of the whole or part of the tobacco plant, leaf or stalk of the same.
The definition of “tobacco product” captures the main elements of the FCTC definition in accordance with FCTC Art. 1(f).
Any product entirely or partly made of the leaf tobacco as a raw material which is manufactured to be used for smoking, sucking, chewing, or snuffing. (FCTC Art. 1(f))
