Section 28: Prevention and management of conflicts of interest

(1)
A person shall, prior to engaging any person to undertake any paid or voluntary work or service of any kind for the government, make appropriate disclosures about any existing or prior affiliation, as specified in sub-section 21(a)-(c) of this section with the tobacco industry.
(2)
A person shall not be hired, awarded a contract, or otherwise retained or engaged to work or serve in any capacity with responsibility for tobacco control policy where that person-
(a)
is engaged in occupationa lactivity with the tobacco industry, including serving as a member of a board of directors for a business in the tobacco industry;
(b)
has engaged in an occupational activity with the tobacco industry within the 24 months period prior to the month the disclosure was submitted; or
(c)
has or had, during the relevant period, any other tobacco-related conflict of interest.
(3)
A public office holder who intends to engage in occupational activity, including serving as a member of a board of directors for a business in the tobacco industry, upon leaving government service or within 24 months after leaving government service, shall disclose such intent to the Ministry within 15 days of agreeing to undertake such activity.
(4)
A person required to make disclosures under this section shall truthfully and fully disclose all information required within the time specified.
(5)
A public office holder who engaged in significant activity in relation to tobacco control policy during the period of 24 months immediately prior to the termination of the public office holder's government service shall be prohibited from accepting occupational activity, including appointment to a board of directors with any business in the tobacco industry for a period of at least 24 months after leaving government service, and shall be bound by confidentiality with respect to any matter involving tobacco control policy developnrent or implementation.
(6)
The relevant authority or authorities in each government, institution, or body shall establish effective directives, policies, procedures, guidelines, or other measures necessary or appropriate for preventing and addressing any tobacco-related conflict of interest pursuant to this section and any regulations made under this Act.