Last updated: March 6, 2023
Duties / Penalties
Post signs
Businesses/employers that fail to post no-smoking signs are subject to a fine of one million (1,000,000) to five million (5,000,000) FCFA. Fines may be doubled for repeat violations. Operating licenses may also be withdrawn.
An administrative order establishes the specifications of required signs.
The provisions align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines in that it imposes a duty to post signs, provides for a range of penalties for failure to do so, and higher penalties for repeat violations.
Remove ashtrays
There is a duty imposed upon business owners, employers, and supervisors to remove ashtrays from the premises. Businesses/employers that fail to remove ashtrays are subject to a fine of one million (1,000,000) to five million (5,000,000) FCFA. Fines may be doubled for repeat violations. Operating licenses may also be withdrawn.
The decree aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines in this regard.
Steps to require a person to stop smoking (e.g., warn, discontinue service, call authorities)
The decree requires a business owner or employer to take specific steps to stop a person from smoking.
Businesses/employers that fail to carry out these steps are subject to a fine of one million (1,000,000) to five million (5,000,000) FCFA. Fines may be doubled for repeat violations. Operating licenses may also be withdrawn.
The decree aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines in this regard.
Not to smoke where prohibited
The law imposes a fine of one hundred thousand (100,000) to five hundred thousand (500,000) FCFA on individuals that violate smoking prohibitions and restrictions.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines in this regard.
