TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Last updated: September 11, 2023

Sales Age

Does the law establish a minimum age for the purchase of tobacco products?

Yes
Minimum Age: 18
Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18.

The law meets FCTC Art. 16 in that it prohibits the sale of tobacco products to minors.

Law Source, Section
Law on Protection of Children and Adolescents Arts. 2, 92(a)
Resolution No. 071 of July 18, 2019 Arts. 4(4), 5
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