Azerbaijan parliament passes third-reading amendments introducing e-cigarette penalties, effective April 1, 2026

Mar.04
Azerbaijan parliament passes third-reading amendments introducing e-cigarette penalties, effective April 1, 2026
Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis has adopted, in its third reading, amendments to the Code of Administrative Offences introducing fines and confiscation for the use of e-cigarettes and their components, as well as import, export, production, wholesale and retail sales, and storage for sale.

Key Takeaways

 

  • The Milli Majlis adopted amendments to the Code of Administrative Offences in a third reading
  • Vaping in prohibited places, on streets and in other public places would be fined 30 manats (about $17.70)
  • Offences covering use, import/export, production, wholesale/retail sales and storage for sale would trigger confiscation and fines
  • Individuals: 350–500 manats (about $206.50–$295.00)
  • Officials: 1,650–2,200 manats (about $973.50–$1,298.00)
  • Legal entities: 4,000–5,000 manats (about $2,360.00–$2,950.00)
  • Sanctions are scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2026

 


 

2Firsts, March 4, 2026

 

According to Report, Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis adopted, in its third reading during a plenary session, amendments to the Code of Administrative Offences introducing administrative sanctions for the use of e-cigarettes and their components, as well as their import and export, production, wholesale and retail sales, and storage for sale.

 

The document states that vaping in prohibited places, on streets and in other public places will be subject to a 30-manat fine (about $17.70).

 

Under the draft, the specified offences will entail confiscation of the item involved and the imposition of administrative fines. The fines are set at 350–500 manats for individuals (about $206.50–$295.00), 1,650–2,200 manats for officials (about $973.50–$1,298.00), and 4,000–5,000 manats for legal entities (about $2,360.00–$2,950.00).

 

The sanctions are scheduled to enter into force from April 1, 2026.

 

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