Oman

Decision No. 12/2012, adopting GSO 246/2011, imposes penalties contained in Royal Decree No. 1/78. This decree imposes the following: a fine of between 200 and 1000 Omani Riyal and/or imprisonment from one week to one month. For repeat offenses, penalties are doubled and the facility that is the subject of the violation shall be shut down. The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing a range of penalties and higher penalties for repeat violations.

Decision No. 12/2012, adopting GSO 246/2011, imposes penalties contained in Royal Decree No. 1/78. This decree imposes the following: a fine of between 200 and 1000 Omani Riyal and/or imprisonment from one week to one month. For repeat offenses, penalties are doubled and the facility that is the subject of the violation shall be shut down. The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing a range of penalties and higher penalties for repeat violations.

Decision No. 12/2012, adopting GSO 246/2011, imposes penalties contained in Royal Decree No. 1/78. This decree imposes the following: a fine of between 200 and 1000 Omani Riyal and/or imprisonment from one week to one month. For repeat offenses, penalties are doubled and the facility that is the subject of the violation shall be shut down. The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to imposing a range of penalties and higher penalties for repeat violations.

Decision No. 12/2012, adopting the technical specifications in GSO 246/2011, applies to manufacturers, importers, and wholesalers of tobacco products. It does not appear to hold retailers liable for violation of technical standards. To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should make clear that retailers may be held responsible for selling tobacco products that violate packaging and labeling requirements. The law should impose appropriate penalties for such violations.