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Saudi Arabia Imposes SR5,000 Fine for Tobacco Sales to Minors

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Saudi Arabia Imposes SR5,000 Fine for Tobacco Sales to Minors

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued a strict warning stating that supplying or selling tobacco products to anyone under 18 years of age is completely forbidden. 10 pharmacies fined SR1.7 million in Saudi Arabia.

Perpetrators face financial penalties reaching up to SR5,000, potential establishment closures, and doubled punishments for subsequent offenses.

Authorities emphasized that commercial entities operating in the sector must adhere strictly to established regulations, which include limiting access to designated smoking spaces and specialized tobacco stores.

Minors are barred from entering these restricted zones, and merchants possess the authority to request age verification before finalizing transactions.

Classified as severe infractions, both underage sales and permitting youth inside restricted locations carry individual fines of up to SR5,000, determined by municipal classifications. Each punishable by a fine of up to SR5,000, depending on the classification of the municipality or relevant local authority, the ministry classified both selling tobacco to minors and allowing them into restricted premises as serious violations. Available on the ministry’s official website, to prevent violations and ensure compliance, it also encouraged establishments to review the detailed rules governing the sale and serving of tobacco products.

Retailers are mandated to exhibit prominent health warnings regarding smoking hazards alongside explicit notices that entry and purchases are forbidden for underage individuals.

The directives also prohibit single cigarette sales and ban distributing tobacco merchandise via complimentary promotional campaigns, gifts, awards, or trials.

Furthermore, merchants must satisfy standards validated by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.

Regulatory Requirements and Updates

  • Licensing: Stricter operating guidelines introduced in June 2026 mandate a minimum distance of 500 metres between tobacco shops and schools or mosques.
  • Shop Specifications: Retail spaces must measure at least 36 square metres and feature surveillance cameras and fire safety systems.
  • Compliance: Business owners must educate staff on legal requirements and consult official ministry resources to prevent violations.

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