TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Penalties

Last updated: July 17, 2026
Activities / Violations
Entities That Can Be Held Responsible
Sanction(s)

Advertising and Promotion

Any person responsible for advertising, promotion or sponsorship of tobacco products

Fine
Enforcement Agency

Sanitary inspectorate, market inspector

Analysis

Fines range from between 5,000 and 20,000 Euros for violations by tobacco manufacturers, retailers, marketing entities, media or organizers, and their agents.  Fines for violations by natural persons not associated with the tobacco industry are 1,000-3,000 Euros. 

Law Source, Section
Law No. 04/L-156 on Tobacco Control Arts. 19, 21(2)
Law No. 08/L-040 on Amending and Supplementing Law No. 04/L-156 on Tobacco Control Art. 2

Sponsorship

Any person responsible for advertising, promotion or sponsorship of tobacco products

Fine
Enforcement Agency

Sanitary inspectorate

Analysis

Fines range from between 5,000 and 20,000 Euros for violations by tobacco manufacturers, retailers, marketing entities, media or organizers, and their agents.  Fines for violations by natural persons not associated with the tobacco industry are 1,000-3,000 Euros.

Law Source, Section
Law No. 04/L-156 on Tobacco Control Arts. 19, 21(2)
Law No. 08/L-040 on Amending and Supplementing Law No. 04/L-156 on Tobacco Control Art. 2
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