Last updated: April 19, 2024
Penalties
Sanctions
Sales Restrictions
Fine, Jail
Analysis
Violations of restrictions on vending machine sales are punishable by a fine of up to 50,000 Euros. Violations of the ban on single cigarette sales are punishable by a fine of up to 30,000 Euros. Violations of restrictions on smokeless tobacco sales are subject to imprisonment for up to one year or a fine.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
N/A
Analysis
Tobacco sales are not restricted by location; therefore, there are no associated penalties.
Minimum Retail Package Size
Fine
Analysis
Violations of minimum retail package size are punishable by a fine of up to 30,000 Euros.
Minimum Legal Sales Age
Fine
Analysis
Violations of the minimum legal sales age are punishable by a fine of up to five million Euros.
