Vaping Ban in Lebanon

Vaping devices are Banned

Vaping Ban 

Vaping Ban

Lebanon’s vaping laws form a restrictive, tobacco‑aligned regulatory system rather than a full national ban, but violations can still lead to significant penalties. Under Law No. 174 and Ministry of Finance Resolution No. 877/2015, e‑cigarettes are legally treated as tobacco products, meaning their use is prohibited in nearly all enclosed public places, workplaces, and public transport, with only limited exceptions such as designated hotel smoking rooms .

Punishment

Retail sale of e‑cigarettes is allowed but tightly restricted, including limits on advertising, sponsorship, and point‑of‑sale display, all of which carry enforcement actions for violations . Some commercial sources claim a comprehensive national ban on importation, sale, and use, but this contradicts Lebanon’s official tobacco‑control framework, which explicitly permits regulated sales and internet sales under certain conditions . Punishments for violating Law 174 typically include fines for smoking or vaping in prohibited areas, penalties for illegal promotion, and sanctions for retailers who breach display or advertising rules. Nicotine‑containing products are regulated more strictly than nicotine‑free ones, which fall under general consumer‑product law