Last updated: September 29, 2020
Penalties
Advertising and Promotion
Ministry of Health
For violation of advertising, promotion and sponsorship ban, Art. 15(6) imposes the penalties of a fine not exceeding N$200,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, or both.
The penalty provisions align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that they provide for a range of penalties.
To fully align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should consider other penalties such as license suspension or revocation for violations of the advertising ban, graded penalties, and for cumulative application for repeat offenses.
Sponsorship
Ministry of Health
For violation of advertising, promotion and sponsorship ban, Art. 15(6) imposes the penalties of a fine not exceeding N$200,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, or both.
The penalty provisions align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that they provide for a range of penalties.
To fully align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should consider other penalties such as license suspension or revocation for violations of the advertising ban, graded penalties, and for cumulative application for repeat offenses.
