Kyrgyzstan to Ban Vapes Nationwide Starting 2025

Nov.25.2024

The President of Kyrgyzstan has signed a new law that will completely ban vapes starting July 2025, including prohibitions on import, distribution, and use, with corresponding fines established for violations.

According to ILkha on November 24th, Kyrgyzstan President Sadır Caparov recently signed a law that will completely ban e-cigarettes by the middle of 2025.

This law stipulates that the import, distribution, and use of e-cigarettes will be prohibited, with individuals smoking e-cigarettes facing fines of $115, and legal entities facing fines of around $695. Individuals selling e-cigarettes will be fined $230, while legal entities will be fined $750.

Importing e-cigarettes will result in either two months to one year of labor reform or a fine of up to $1390. Large-scale importation of e-cigarettes may lead to fines of up to $2300 or imprisonment for one to two years.

According to reports, the amendments to the law aimed at enhancing public health protection will officially take effect on July 1, 2025.

References:

[1] Kırgızistan elektronik sigaraları yasaklıyor https://ilkha.com/dunya/kirgizistan-elektronik-sigaralari-yasakliyor-429022

Also Read:

[1] Kyrgyzstan Lawmakers Approve E-Cigarette Production for Export

[2] Kyrgyzstan Plans to Increase Minimum Prices for Tobacco Products

[3] Mandatory Consumption Tax Marking Implemented in Kyrgyzstan Starting September 1

[4] Kyrgyz President Returns Amendments to Anti-Tobacco Laws to Parliament

[5] Kyrgyzstan's E-cigarette Imports Reach Record High in 2024

[6] Kyrgyzstan's Revenue from EAEU Cigarette Tax Decreases in 2024

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