Last updated: May 17, 2022

Penalties

Sanctions

Sales Restrictions

Fine
Analysis

A violation of tobacco sales restrictions (i.e., violation of the ban on single cigarette sales, and sales by vending machine and internet) is punishable by a fine: 1) on individuals, from 2,000.00 to 3,000.00 rubles, 2) on officials, from 5,000.00 to 10,000.00 rubles, and 3) on legal entities, from 30,000.00 to 50,000.00 rubles.

The sale of naswar is punishable by a fine: 1) on individuals, from 2,000.00 to 4,000.00 rubles, 2) on officials, 7,000.00 rubles, and 3) on legal entities, from 40,000.00 to 60,000.00 rubles.

Location-based Sales Restrictions

Fine
Analysis

A violation of location-based sales restrictions is punishable by a fine: 1) on individuals, from 2,000.00 to 3,000.00 rubles, 2) on officials, from 5,000.00 to 10,000.00 rubles, and 3) on legal entities, from 30,000.00 to 50,000.00 rubles.

Minimum Retail Package Size

N/A
Analysis

The law does not regulate the minimum size of tobacco product packages; therefore, there are no associated penalties.

Minimum Legal Sales Age

Fine
Analysis

The sale of tobacco products to a minor is punishable by a fine: 1) on individuals, from 3,000.00 to 5,000.00 rubles, 2) on officials, from 30,000.00 to 50,000.00 rubles, 3) on legal entities, from 100,000.00 to 150,000.00 rubles.