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Tobacco Control Act of Bhutan, 2010

Country/Territory
Bhutan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Tobacco Inspection International trade
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act come into force on 16 June 2010.
Abstract

No person in the country shall: a) cultivate or harvest tobacco. b) manufacture, supply or distribute tobacco and tobacco products. c) sell and buy tobacco and tobacco products. A person may import tobacco and tobacco products for personal consumption as per the quantity approved by the Tobacco Control Board. 13. A person importing tobacco and tobacco products for personal consumption shall pay duties and taxes as specified in the rules.

Full text
English/Dzongkha
Website
oag.gov.bt

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Tobacco Control Rules and Regulations, 2011.

Legislation | Bhutan | 2011

Keyword: Tobacco, Inspection, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Tobacco Control (Amendment) Act of Bhutan, 2014.

Legislation | Bhutan | 2014

Keyword: Tobacco, Inspection, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tobacco Control(Amendment) Act of Bhutan 2012.

Legislation | Bhutan | 2012

Keyword: Tobacco, Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX