Moscow Anti-Monopoly Bureau makes decision on e-cigarette ad violation

Aug.05.2024

Moscow Anti-Monopoly Bureau received a complaint about e-cigarette ads on public transport, leading to punitive measures.

According to Mosreg Today on August 2nd, the Moscow regional branch of the Federal Antimonopoly Service received a complaint from a citizen regarding the placement of e-cigarette advertisements on public transportation. After reviewing the complaint, the Antimonopoly Service initiated a case based on violations of Article 5, Clause 3, Item 1 and Article 7, Clause 8 of the Advertising Law and made a decision. The Antimonopoly Service found that the advertisement violated the requirements of the Advertising Law, leading to the establishment of a case to hold individual entrepreneurs accountable. According to Article 14.3.1, Clause 4 of the Administrative Violations Code and Article 7, Clause 8 of the Advertising Law, advertisements for tobacco products, tobacco derivatives, nicotine-containing products, smoking accessories, such as pipes, cigarette papers, lighters, and devices used for consuming nicotine-containing products, as well as hookah, are prohibited. Violating this prohibition can result in administrative fines of 3000 to 4000 rubles for individuals, 10000 to 25000 rubles for officials, and 150000 to 600000 rubles for legal entities.

References:

[1] Московское областное УФАС России пресекло распространение рекламы электронных сигарет

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