Last updated: August 18, 2020
Penalties
Manufacturer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Other available relevant penalties and corrective actions include the confiscation and destruction of products.
For a first offense, penalties include a fine of R100,000 or imprisonment up to three years. For subsequent offenses, penalties include a fine of R150,000 and imprisonment up to three years.
The penalty provisions align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that they provide for a range of penalties, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and corrective action.
Importer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Other available relevant penalties and corrective actions include the confiscation and destruction of products.
For a first offense, penalties include a fine of R100,000 or imprisonment up to three years. For subsequent offenses, penalties include a fine of R150,000 and imprisonment up to three years.
The penalty provisions align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that they provide for a range of penalties, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and corrective action.
Wholesaler
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Other available relevant penalties and corrective actions include the confiscation and destruction of products.
For a first offense, penalties include a fine of R100,000 or imprisonment up to three years. For subsequent offenses, penalties include a fine of R150,000 and imprisonment up to three years.
The penalty provisions align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that they provide for a range of penalties, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and corrective action.
Retailer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Other available relevant penalties and corrective actions include the confiscation and destruction of products.
For a first offense, penalties include a fine of R100,000 or imprisonment up to three years. For subsequent offenses, penalties include a fine of R150,000 and imprisonment up to three years.
The penalty provisions align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that they provide for a range of penalties, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and corrective action.
