Key Takeaways
- Azerbaijan is considering administrative penalties covering e-cigarette use, trade, production, sales and storage for sale
- Confiscation of e-cigarettes and components would accompany fines
- Proposed fines: individuals 350–500 manats (about $200–$300), officials 1,650–2,200 manats (about $970–$1,300), legal entities 4,000–5,000 manats (about $2,300–$2,900)
- Vaping in prohibited places, on streets and in other public spaces would be fined 30 manats (about $18)
- A full ban is expected to take effect on April 1, 2026
2Firsts, February 27, 2026
According to Kazinform, Azerbaijan is considering administrative penalties for the use, import, export, production, wholesale and retail sale, and storage for sale of e-cigarettes, along with confiscation of the products involved.
The report says the proposed amendment to the Code of Administrative Offences was discussed at the Milli Majlis (Milli Majlis) Committee on Legal Policy and State Building. Under the draft, violations related to importing, exporting, producing, selling, or storing for sale e-cigarettes and their components would result in confiscation and fines. Proposed fine ranges are 350–500 manats (about $200–$300) for individuals, 1,650–2,200 manats (about $970–$1,300) for officials, and 4,000–5,000 manats (about $2,300–$2,900) for legal entities.
The draft also proposes a 30-manat fine (about $18) for using e-cigarettes in prohibited places, on streets, and in other public spaces.
The report adds that a full ban on the import, export, production, storage, sale, and use of e-cigarettes is expected to take effect on April 1, 2026.
Image source: Kazinform
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