Azerbaijan Passes Amendments Targeting Vapes and Components
The Azerbaijani National Assembly passed amendments to the Code of Administrative Violations on its third reading, proposing confiscation and fines for the use, import/export, production, wholesale/retail, and storage for sale of vapes and their components. A proposed fine of 30 manats (approximately US$17.70) is imposed for smoking vapes in prohibited areas, streets, and other public places. The sanctions are scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2026.
Key Points at a Glance
The Azerbaijani National Assembly passed amendments to the Code of Administrative Violations on its third reading. Smoking vapes in prohibited areas, streets, and other public places is proposed to incur a fine of 30 manats (approximately US$17.70). Use, import/export, production, wholesale/retail, and storage for sale are subject to proposed confiscation and fines. Individuals are proposed to be fined 350–500 manats (approximately US$206.50–295.00). Officials are proposed to be fined 1650–2200 manats (approximately US$973.50–1,298.00). Legal entities may be fined 4,000–5,000 manats (approximately US$2,360.00–2,950.00). The amendments are proposed to take effect on April 1, 2026.
Administrative Penalties for Vape Use and Trade
According to a report on March 4, 2026. The Azerbaijani National Assembly passed amendments to the Code of Administrative Violations in its third reading during a plenary session. The amendments propose administrative penalties for the use, import and export, production, wholesale and retail of vapes and their components, as well as storage for sale.
30-Manat Fine for Vaping in Public Places
The amendments stipulate that smoking vapes in prohibited locations, streets, and other public places will be subject to a fine of 30 manats (approximately US$17.70).
Confiscation and Tiered Fines for Violations
According to the project regulations. The use, import/export, production, wholesale and retail of vapes and their components, as well as storage for sale, will result in confiscation of illegal items and administrative fines: 350–500 manats (approximately US$206.50–295.00) for individuals. 1650–2200 manats (approximately US$973.50–1,298.00) for those holding official positions, and 4,000–5,000 manats (approximately US$2,360.00–2,950.00) for corporations.
Amendments Take Effect April 1, 2026
The sanctions are scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2026.
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