Last updated: September 27, 2021
Penalties
Sanctions
Sales Restrictions
Fine
Analysis
Violations of the restrictions on vending machine sales and the ban on internet sales are punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding R100,000.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
Fine
Analysis
Violations of location-based sales restrictions are punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding R100,000.
Minimum Retail Package Size
N/A
Analysis
The law does not regulate the minimum size of tobacco product packages; therefore, there are no associated penalties.
Minimum Legal Sales Age
Fine
Analysis
Violations of the ban on sales to persons below the age of 18 are punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding R100,000.
