Tobacco Control Regulations, 2016 (L.I. 2247)
Regulation 9:
A person involved in the production of a media entertainment product shall ensure that
(a) identifiable tobacco brands or tobacco brand images are not depicted in association with, or as part of the content of any entertainment media product;
(b) prescribed anti-tobacco advertisements are displayed at the beginning of any entertainment media product that depicts tobacco use and images;
(c) ratings or classification systems that takes into account the depiction of tobacco products, use or images in entertainment media products are employed; and
(d) entertainment media aimed at children including cartoons, do not depict tobacco products, use or imagery.
Procedure to Follow
Sales Restrictions
1. The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products via vending machine, the internet, and in educational facilities, stadiums, healthcare facilities, amusement parks, and movie theatres.
2. Sale of single cigarettes, small packets of cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco in unit packages weighing less than 30 grams is prohibited.
3. Tobacco products should not be sold in cultural facilities.
4. The sale of tobacco products is prohibited to persons under the age of 18....
Responsible Institution
Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
Ministries
- Email: info@moti.gov.gh
- Website: www.moti.gov.gh
- GPS: GA-144-0150
- Telephone: 0500073887
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