The Electronic Cigarette Ban in Kyrgyzstan Will Come Into Effect in July. Those Who Violate The Rule Will Face Fines Or Imprisonment.

According to the news report of Kaktus of Kyrgyzstan on May 24th, Kyrgyzstan will completely ban the import, sale and use of electronic cigarettes starting from July 1st.
This new law is stipulated in accordance with the "Code of Offenses", imposing a fine of 100 calculation units (approximately 10,000 somons, 110 US dollars) on individuals for using electronic cigarettes, while imposing a fine of 600 calculation units (approximately 60,000 somons, 660 US dollars) on enterprises.
In addition, the sale of electronic cigarettes is also strictly restricted. The penalty for individual sales of electronic cigarettes is 200 calculation units (approximately 20,000 somons, 220 US dollars), while the penalty for enterprises is 650 calculation units (approximately 65,000 somons, 715 US dollars). According to the "Code of Criminal Law", if there is an illegal large-scale import of electronic cigarettes, one will face a prison term of two months to one year or a fine of 1,000 to 1,200 calculation units (100,000 to 120,000 somons, 1100 to 1320 US dollars), and may be prohibited from engaging in specific industries for one year.
If the illegal import reaches a huge or exceptionally huge amount, a fine of 1,500 to 2,000 calculation units (150,000 to 200,000 somons, 1650 to 2200 US dollars) or one to two years of imprisonment may be imposed, and one may be prohibited from engaging in specific activities for two years.
It is understood that this ban was proposed by lawmakers such as Shairbek Tashiev. In June 2024, the parliament passed the bill in its third review, with 73 lawmakers voting in favor and 3 against. The bill was then submitted to the president for signature.
Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov returned the bill in August 2024, suggesting adjusting the penalties for the import of electronic cigarettes based on the extent of damage. After corresponding modifications, Japarov signed the law in November 2024.