Last updated: March 4, 2020
Penalties
Manufacturer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Penalties for violation of any provisions of the law include warnings, fines ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 UI (Indexed Units), and temporary closure, depending upon the severity of the offense. The law provides that the violation of Arts. 8 and 9 (pack warnings) is a “serious offense.”
Other sanctions include impounding, storage and seizure of tobacco products, and warning the public about the existence of the offending behavior.
Aggravating circumstances include the accumulation of two or more breaches.
Importer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Penalties for violation of any provisions of the law include warnings, fines ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 UI (Indexed Units), and temporary closure, depending upon the severity of the offense. The law provides that the violation of Arts. 8 and 9 (pack warnings) is a “serious offense.”
Other sanctions include impounding, storage and seizure of tobacco products, and warning the public about the existence of the offending behavior.
Aggravating circumstances include the accumulation of two or more breaches.
Wholesaler
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Penalties for violation of any provisions of the law include warnings, fines ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 UI (Indexed Units), and temporary closure, depending upon the severity of the offense. The law provides that the violation of Arts. 8 and 9 (pack warnings) is a “serious offense.”
Other sanctions include impounding, storage and seizure of tobacco products, and warning the public about the existence of the offending behavior.
Aggravating circumstances include the accumulation of two or more breaches.
Retailer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Penalties for violation of any provisions of the law include warnings, fines ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 UI (Indexed Units), and temporary closure, depending upon the severity of the offense. The provides that the violation of Arts. 8 and 9 (pack warnings) is a “serious offense.”
Where it is established that a violation of Art. 8 or 9 (packaging and labeling) of the law has occurred at an establishment listed in Art. 3 (public places and workplaces), the Ministry of Public Health may close that establishment for up to five consecutive days. In the event of a recurring violation, the Ministry may close the establishment for up to 30 days.
Other sanctions include impounding, storage and seizure of tobacco products, and warning the public about the existence of the offending behavior.
Aggravating circumstances include the accumulation of two or more breaches.
