Germany - Outdoor Advertising Case

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.  

 

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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

Parties

Plaintiff X [A consumer protection association]

Defendant X [A gas station]

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Type of Litigation

Tobacco Control Topics

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Type of Tobacco Product

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