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Article L3512-4 of the French Public Health Code

November 7, 2023

Direct or indirect propaganda or advertising in favour of tobacco, tobacco products or the ingredients defined in article L. 3512-2, as well as any free distribution or sale of a tobacco product at a price lower than that approved in accordance with article 572 of the General Tax Code, are prohibited. These provisions do not apply to tobacco shop signs, provided that such signs comply with the characteristics defined by…

Article L3512-5 of the French Public Health Code

November 7, 2023

Propaganda or advertising in favour of an organisation, service, activity, product or article other than tobacco, a tobacco product or an ingredient defined in article L. 3512-2 is considered to be indirect propaganda or advertising when, by its graphics, presentation, use of a brand, advertising emblem or other distinctive sign, it recalls tobacco, a tobacco product or an ingredient defined in article L. 3512-2. However, these provisions do not apply…

Article L3512-6 of the French Public Health Code

November 7, 2023

Television channels may broadcast motor sport competitions containing direct or indirect advertising for the products mentioned in article L. 3512-5 and which take place in countries where tobacco advertising is permitted.

Article L3512-7 of the French Public Health Code

November 7, 2023

I.-Each year, manufacturers, importers and distributors of tobacco products, as well as companies, professional organisations or associations representing them, submit a report to the Minister for Health detailing all expenditure relating to lobbying or interest representation activities. II.The following are considered to be expenditure relating to activities of influence or representation of interests: 1° Remuneration of staff employed in whole or in part to carry out activities of influence or…

Article L3512-8 of the French Public Health Code

November 7, 2023

Smoking is prohibited in public places, particularly schools, and on public transport, except in areas expressly reserved for smokers.

Article L3512-9 of the French Public Health Code

November 7, 2023

All vehicle occupants are prohibited from smoking in the presence of children under the age of eighteen.

Article L3512-10 of the French Public Health Code

November 7, 2023

Article L. 3335-1 applies to premises selling manufactured tobacco, without prejudice to acquired rights. By way of derogation from article L. 3335-1 and without prejudice to acquired rights, a tobacconist’s shop may not be established around a public educational establishment, a private educational establishment or a youth training or leisure establishment at a distance of less than a threshold set by order of the State representative in the département.

Article L3512-11 of the French Public Health Code

November 7, 2023

The sale of tobacco products from vending machines is prohibited.

Article L3512-12 of the French Public Health Code

November 7, 2023

It is forbidden to sell or offer free of charge tobacco products as defined in article L. 3512-1 or ingredients as defined in article L. 3512-2 to minors under the age of eighteen in tobacconists and any other shops or public places. The person issuing one of these products requires the customer to provide proof of his or her majority.

Article L3512-13 of the French Public Health Code

November 7, 2023

The manufacture, sale, distribution or offer free of charge of products intended for oral use, with the exception of those intended to be smoked or chewed, consisting wholly or partly of tobacco, in the form of powder, fine particles or any combination of these forms, in particular those presented in portioned sachets or porous sachets, or in a form resembling an edible foodstuff, is prohibited.

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Article L3512-4 of the French Public Health Code

Article L3512-5 of the French Public Health Code

Article L3512-6 of the French Public Health Code

Article L3512-7 of the French Public Health Code

Article L3512-8 of the French Public Health Code

Article L3512-9 of the French Public Health Code

Article L3512-10 of the French Public Health Code

Article L3512-11 of the French Public Health Code

Article L3512-12 of the French Public Health Code

Article L3512-13 of the French Public Health Code

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