tcrc European tobacco control country profiles database 2000 Georgia

National tobacco control provisions*


B = Banned, R= Restricted, V = voluntary provision, X = Provision

Advertising and sponsorship
Advertising restriction (mass media)	X Tobacco advertising is allowed, but national legislation and/or regulations govern its use.
Health promotion and education
Health education curricula or programs	X School education about the dangers of tobacco use is mandated by national legislations and/or regulations.
Public information initiatives	X Public information initiatives about the dangers of tobacco use are mandated by national legislation and/or regulations.
Sales and distribution restrictions
Sales or distribution to minors prohibited	X Individuals under a certain age may not purchase cigarettes or another tobacco product according to national legislation and/or regulations.
Smoke-free indoor air restrictions
Educational facilities	B Smoking is prohibited in educational facilities according to national legislation and/or regulations; facilities with a designated smoking area are included in this category if non-smoking areas must always remain uncontaminated by smoke.
Other public places	X Provision included in legislation and/or regulations.
Other provisions
National committee on tobacco control	X National regulations and/or regulations mandate the formation of a national committee to address issues specific to tobacco control.

Source: M. A. Corrao, G. E. Guindon, N. Sharma, D. F. Shokoohi, eds. Tobacco control country profiles. Atlanta : The American Cancer Society, 2000. Published for the 11th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health.


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