Uzbekistan has implemented a comprehensive ban on electronic cigarettes and other nicotine delivery systems, following amendments signed into law by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. These new regulations are incorporated into the law "On Limiting the Distribution and Consumption of Alcohol and Tobacco Products."
Violating this ban now carries criminal liability. Offenders face severe penalties, including fines of up to 500 base units (approximately 1.4 million rubles), corrective labor, or imprisonment for up to five years. This marks one of the strictest anti-vaping measures in the post-Soviet region, signaling the government's firm resolve to eradicate vape use.
However, the legislation includes a provision for exemption from liability. Individuals can avoid punishment by voluntarily surrendering their devices and admitting guilt. This move underscores Uzbekistan's aggressive stance on public health and tobacco control.
