Kyrgyzstan Imposes Ban on E-Cigarettes

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Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov has signed a law banning the import, sale, and use of electronic cigarettes containing nicotine, The Caspian Post reports citing Kyrgyz media.

The document, adopted by the Parliament on October 23, 2024, is aimed at protecting the health of citizens from the negative consequences of using new-generation tobacco products.

According to the law, violators of the ban face serious fines: 100 calculated rates for the use of electronic cigarettes, and 200 for their sale for individuals. The fines are higher for legal entities: 600 and 650 calculated rates, respectively.

Illegal import of electronic cigarettes will also become a criminal offense. Import in significant quantities will entail correctional labor for up to a year or a fine from 1,000 to 1,200 calculated rates. For large and especially large volumes, the fine increases to 2,000 calculated rates, and the punishment may include imprisonment for up to two years.

The document will come into force on July 1, 2025.