Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed new laws establishing mandatory licensing for the wholesale and retail trade of tobacco and nicotine-containing products. Announced by the Ministry of Finance, this regulatory overhaul aims to curb illegal sales and grants regional governments unprecedented authority to ban electronic nicotine delivery systems.
Under the new framework, licenses will be issued individually for each retail facility or delivery vehicle. The legislation also refines the rules for calculating vape-free buffer zones around educational institutions, tightening physical access to these products.
Furthermore, regions are empowered to implement a five-year experimental regime from March 1, 2027, to March 1, 2032. During this trial, local governments can completely ban the retail sale of vapes and e-liquids, with federal authorities analyzing the results to shape future national regulations.
To ensure compliance, Russia is introducing strict criminal liability for large-scale unlicensed sales, which will be punishable by heavy fines, forced labor, and other corrective measures.
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