Laws
Tobacco and Smoking Products Act (Act of March 10, 1988, Measures to Reduce Tobacco Use, and in particular to Protect the Non-Smoker) (as amended)
COMMENTS: The Act regulates and/or authorizes regulations on smoking in public places; advertising, promotion, and sponsorship; packaging and labeling; cigarette content and disclosure; sales restrictions; e-cigarettes; and illicit trade and tracking and tracing requirements.
The uploaded files include amendments through July 1, 2024.
Decree of December 28, 1989 on Restricting the Sale and Use of Tobacco Products (as amended)
COMMENTS: This Decree was replaced by the Tobacco and Smoking Products Decree (Decree of October 14, 2015 Combining the General Administrative Measures Based on the Tobacco Act into a Single Decree) (as amended).
The Original Language file includes amendments through May 9, 2012.
Regulation of May 25, 1992 on the Supervision of Compliance with the Tobacco Act (as amended)
COMMENTS: This Regulation was repealed by the Tobacco and Smoking Products Regulation (Regulation of May 10, 2016 Containing Rules Regarding the Production, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco Products and Related Products) (as amended).
Decree of March 21, 1994 Implementing Article 2, Second Paragraph, of the Tobacco Act (as amended)
COMMENTS: This Decree was replaced by the Tobacco and Smoking Products Decree (Decree of October 14, 2015 Combining the General Administrative Measures Based on the Tobacco Act into a Single Decree) (as amended).
The Original Language file includes amendments through May 1, 2002.
Tobacco Products Designation Decree (Decree of September 15, 1994 Implementing Article 2, First Paragraph, of the Tobacco Act) (as amended)
COMMENTS: This Decree was replaced by the Tobacco and Smoking Products Decree (Decree of October 14, 2015 Combining the General Administrative Measures Based on the Tobacco Act into a Single Decree) (as amended).
The Original Language file includes amendments through March 28, 2014.
Act of May 18, 1995 Amending Certain Provisions of the Media Act
COMMENTS: This Act regulates media. In relation to tobacco control, it prohibits tobacco sponsorship of broadcast media.
Regulation of December 17, 2002 on Clove Cigarettes
COMMENTS: This Regulation was repealed by the Tobacco and Smoking Products Regulation (Regulation of May 10, 2016 Containing Rules Regarding the Production, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco Products and Related Products) (as amended).
Decree of October 2, 2003 on the Sale of Tobacco Products in Penitentiary Facilities
COMMENTS: This decree was replaced by the Tobacco and Smoking Products Decree (Decree of October 14, 2015 Combining the General Administrative Measures Based on the Tobacco Act into a Single Decree) (as amended).
Decree of January 26, 2004 Implementing Article 9, Fourth Paragraph, of the Tobacco Act (as amended)
COMMENTS: This Decree was replaced by the Tobacco and Smoking Products Decree (Decree of October 14, 2015 Combining the General Administrative Measures Based on the Tobacco Act into a Single Decree) (as amended).
The Original Language file includes amendments through January 18, 2014.
Decree of May 17, 2004 on Criteria for Laboratories in relation to the Tobacco Act
NOTE: This law has not been reviewed by our legal staff and was not relied upon for purposes of our analysis. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.
Decree of June 28, 2005 on Health Insurance (as amended)
NOTE: This law has not been reviewed by our legal staff and was not relied upon for purposes of our analysis. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.
The Original Language file includes amendments through September 30, 2014.
Regulation of the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport of May 4, 2007 Laying Down the Conditions for Tobacco Stores and Tobacco Sales Outlets
NOTE: This regulation is no longer in effect. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.
Decree of April 4, 2008 on the Enforcement of Smoke-free Workplaces, Hospitality Establishments and Other Areas (as amended)
COMMENTS: This decree was replaced by the Tobacco and Smoking Products Decree (Decree of October 14, 2015 Combining the General Administrative Measures Based on the Tobacco Act into a Single Decree) (as amended).
The Original Language file includes amendments through July 6, 2011.
Regulation of October 24, 2012 on the Electronic Notification and Publication of Tobacco Ingredients 2013
COMMENTS: This Regulation was repealed by the Tobacco and Smoking Products Regulation (Regulation of May 10, 2016 Containing Rules Regarding the Production, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco Products and Related Products) (as amended).
Tobacco and Smoking Products Decree (Decree of October 14, 2015 Combining the General Administrative Measures Based on the Tobacco Act into a Single Decree) (as amended)
COMMENTS: The Tobacco and Smoking Products Decree implements the Tobacco and Smoking Products Act. It regulates, or authorizes regulation of, emissions levels; e-cigarettes and other related products; packaging and labeling; sales restrictions; tobacco product content and disclosure; and smoke-free places.
The uploaded files include amendments through July 1, 2024.
Tobacco and Smoking Products Regulation (Regulation of May 10, 2016 Containing Rules Regarding the Production, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco Products and Related Products) (as amended)
COMMENTS: The Tobacco and Smoking Products Regulations implements the Tobacco and Smoking Products Act. It regulate technical specifications of tobacco products; accreditation of laboratories; tobacco product content and disclosure; e-cigarettes and other related products; packaging and labeling (including plain packaging requirements); and tracking and tracing.
The uploaded files include amendments through May 20, 2024.
Directive 2014/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 3, 2014
COMMENTS: Provisions of this EU Directive are incorporated by reference through the Tobacco and Smoking Products Regulation and the Tobacco and Smoking Products Decree.
