LAW N°08/2013 OF 01/03/2013 RELATING TO THE CONTROL OF TOBACCO | 08/2013 OF 01/03/2013 — Rwanda law | Esheria

LAW N°08/2013 OF 01/03/2013 RELATING TO THE CONTROL OF TOBACCO

This article says the law regulates tobacco and tobacco products in Rwanda to protect public health and reduce under-18 contact with tobacco, smoking harms, illicit trade, and counterfeiting.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
08/2013 OF 01/03/2013
Status
In force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
Official source
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This article says the law regulates tobacco and tobacco products in Rwanda to protect public health and reduce under-18 contact with tobacco, smoking harms, illicit trade, and counterfeiting. This article defines key terms used in the law. Commercial tobacco growing requires a permit from the Minister in charge of agriculture. Manufacturing tobacco and tobacco products requires authorisation from the Minister in charge of industry. Importing, exporting, or distributing tobacco and tobacco products needs prior authorization from the Ministry in charge of trade.