Kyrgyzstan to Ban Vapes
November 26, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com
Kyrgyzstan to Ban Vapes
Kyrgyzstan will ban vapes starting mid-2025, with fines up to $115 for users and penalties reaching $750 for sellers. Importers may face corrective labor, fines of up to $1,390, or imprisonment up to two years for large quantities. President Japarov signed the law to protect public health.
26.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 1.1 million current smokers in Kyrgyzstan 50.10% of men are current smokers but only 3.30% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR