What is clear is that breaches of the new law will be punishable with a fine of "not less than five million Tanzanian shillings” (around USD $2,500), or imprisonment for “not less than 12 months or both." 
Kilicho wazi ni kwamba kuvunjwa kwa sheria hii mpya kunasababisha adhabu ya faini isiyopungua shilingi za kitanzania milioni tano” (Karibu dola za kimarekani 2,500), “au kifungo kisichopungua miezi kumi na mbili au vyote kwa pamoja”.