Last updated: March 4, 2020
Penalties
Advertising and Promotion
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Ministry of Public Health
Penalties for violation of any provisions of the law include warnings, fines ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 UI (Indexed Units), and temporary closure, depending upon the severity of the offense.
Where it is established that a violation of Art. 7 (advertising, promotion and sponsorship) or Art. 11 (free distribution) of the law has occurred, the Ministry of Public Health may close the establishment for up to five consecutive days. In the event of a recurring violation, the Ministry may close the establishment for up to 30 days.
Aggravating circumstances include the accumulation of two or more breaches.
Sponsorship
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Ministry of Public Health
Penalties for violation of any provisions of the law include warnings, fines ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 UI (Indexed Units), and temporary closure, depending upon the severity of the offense.
Where it is established that a violation of Art. 7 (advertising, promotion and sponsorship) or Art. 11 (free distribution) of the law has occurred, the Ministry of Public Health may close the establishment for up to five consecutive days. In the event of a recurring violation, the Ministry may close the establishment for up to 30 days.
Aggravating circumstances include the accumulation of two or more breaches.
