Government, through its agencies and officials including prosecutors, may seek to enforce its health laws. For example, the government may revoke the license of a retailer that sells tobacco products to minors. These cases may also directly involve the tobacco industry, for example, a government might impound and destroy improperly labeled cigarette packs.
The Court of Cassation denied Le Monde newspaper's appeal of a 2,000 Euro fine imposed by the lower court for unlawful advertising of tobacco.