Last updated: August 2, 2022

Penalties

Activities / Violations
Entities That Can Be Held Responsible
Sanction(s)

Advertising and Promotion

Any person
Fine, License suspension or revocation
Enforcement Agency

Ministry of Health

Analysis

The law provides for penalties including cancellation or temporary or partial suspense of license. It also permits fines between 500-100,000 Rufiyaa as prescribed by regulations.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that it imposes penalties for violations of tobacco advertising and promotion provisions.

Sponsorship

Any person
Fine, License suspension or revocation
Enforcement Agency

Ministry of Health

Analysis

The law provides for penalties including cancellation or temporary or partial suspense of license. It also permits fines between 500-100,000 Rufiyaa as prescribed by regulations.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that it imposes penalties for violations of tobacco sponsorship provisions.