Selling of tobacco in a vending machine

By Persida Acosta

May 30, 2021 12:07 am

Dear PAO,

I saw a business idea from the internet to sell tobacco products in a vending machine. Is this legal in our country?

Leonardo

Dear Leonardo,

The law that addresses your situation is Section 7 of Republic Act 9211, otherwise known as the 'Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003.' The said provision states:

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