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Kazakhstan Pass Law to Hold Individuals Accountable for Importing or Selling E-cigarettes

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Mar.20.2024
Kazakhstan Pass Law to Hold Individuals Accountable for Importing or Selling E-cigarettes
Kazakhstan parliament approves ban on importing and selling e-cigarettes, introducing criminal liability for violators.

According to a report from tass.ru on March 20th, the Kazakhstani parliament has passed a bill banning the import and sale of e-cigarettes. The legislation also introduces provisions for holding individuals accountable for importing or selling e-cigarettes.

 

The bill also prohibits advertising of non-tobacco products, hookah, heated tobacco products, herbal blends, e-liquid, and other products, as well as the use of brand logos and known non-tobacco and e-cigarette names in product advertising.

 

Individuals involved in the import and sale of e-cigarettes will be held criminally responsible. Industry insiders say that the introduction of new rules involving criminal liability will have a significant impact on the e-cigarette industry.

 

References:
[1] Парламент Казахстана принял закон о запрете ввоза и продажи вейпов
Also Read:
[1] Kazakhstan Senate Proposes Advertising Ban on Non-Tobacco Products and E-cigs
[2] Kazakhstan President Calls for Comprehensive Anti-Addiction Plan
[3] Kazakhstan Senate Sends Controversial Healthcare Bill Back to Parliament
[4] Kazakhstan District Government Sells Confiscated E-Cigs to Public before Nationwide Ban
[5] Global Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Usage: WHO Report
[6] Kazakhstan Passes Bill Banning E-Cigarettes in the Country
[7] High Demand for "Fashionable" E-cigarettes among Kazakh Children and Youth
[8] Kazakhstan Implements Strict Measures Against Illegal Tobacco Imports
[9] Proposed Amendment in Kazakhstan Seeks to Ban Tobacco Company Charitable Activities
[10] Kazakhstan Government Proposes Ban on E-Cigarette Sales
[11] Overview of Tobacco Consumption in Kazakhstan: Trends and Preferences
[12] Danger of E-Cigarettes: Official Warning in Kazakhstan
#Legislation#E-cigarettes#Asia#Kazakhstan

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