Last updated: December 8, 2020
Key Terms
Tobacco Sponsorship
The law does not define "tobacco sponsorship." Having no definition for this key term makes interpretation of many provisions difficult and can hamper application and implementation of the law. A definition of "tobacco sponsorship" should be provided 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
The law does not contain a definition of "tobacco advertising and promotion." Having no definition for this key term makes interpretation of many provisions difficult and can also hamper the application and implementation of the law. A definition of "tobacco advertising and promotion" should be provided 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
The law does not contain a definition of "tobacco product."
Having no definition for this key term makes interpretation of many provisions difficult and can hamper application and implementation of the law. A definition of "tobacco product" should be provided 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))
