Germany - Outdoor Advertising Case
X [Consumer Protection Association] v. X [Gas Station], Stuttgart Higher Regional Court 2nd Civil Senate (2024).
- Germany
- Aug 1, 2024
- Stuttgart Higher Regional Court 2nd Civil Senate
X [Consumer Protection Association] v. X [Gas Station], Stuttgart Higher Regional Court 2nd Civil Senate (2024).
A Regional Court ruled that a gas station violated Germany's Tobacco Products Act by displaying tobacco and e-cigarette advertisements visible from outside the sales area, constituting a form of prohibited outdoor advertising. The court rejected the gas station's operator's claim to qualify as a specialized tobacco retailer and ordered the cessation of such advertisements. Further, the court imposed a potential fine of up to 250,000 Euros per violation or imprisonment of up to six months for non-compliance.