Azerbaijan Implements Fines for E-Cigarette Trade and Public Use

New amendments to the Administrative Offenses Code introduce strict financial penalties for the unauthorized production, sale, and public consumption of electronic cigarettes in Azerbaijan.

President Ilham Aliyev has approved amendments to Azerbaijan’s Administrative Offenses Code, establishing a comprehensive fine structure for the e-cigarette industry. The regulations target illegal imports, production, and retail sales, while also penalizing individual use in prohibited public spaces.

Azerbaijan E-Cigarette Fine Structure

The following table outlines the financial penalties for violations related to the “On the Restriction of Tobacco Product Use” law in Azerbaijan.

Violation Type	Entity	Fine (AZN)	Fine (USD)
Public Use (Streets/Public Areas)	Individual	30 manat	~$17.60
Import, Export, Production, or Sale	Individual	350 – 500 manat	$205 – $294
Import, Export, Production, or Sale	Official	1,650 – 2,200 manat	$970 – $1,294
Import, Export, Production, or Sale	Legal Entity	4,000 – 5,000 manat	$2,352 – $2,941

Regulatory Enforcement and Confiscation

Under the new legal framework, vaping in prohibited public areas now carries a 30 manat fine. More severe penalties apply to the wholesale or retail sale and storage of e-cigarettes and their components. Beyond monetary fines, all products involved in administrative violations are subject to immediate confiscation by state authorities.

Read more: Azerbaijan Bans E-Cigarettes: Import & Sales Illegal April 2026
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