We know that young people can access vaping in a very short time and at a very low cost. Often, the packaging doesn`t explain that it contains nicotine to get it across the border into the country, so the black market is becoming an increasingly important problem, Demaio said. In Victoria, it is illegal for anyone 18 years of age or older to receive, possess or use nicotine-containing e-cigarettes or e-cigarettes containing nicotine or nicotine-based liquids for use in a vaporizer without a prescription. It is illegal to sell e-cigarettes to people under the age of 18 or to buy e-cigarettes to people under the age of 18, whether e-cigarettes contain nicotine or not. While it is not illegal for a person to own or use e-cigarettes that do not contain nicotine, it is illegal to use them on school grounds or within 4 meters of a school entrance. E-cigarettes, also known as “vapes,” are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid (or “juice”) until it becomes an aerosol that users inhale. Some people mistakenly believe that the “cloud” of vaping is vapor, like steam. It`s really an aerosol, a fine spray of chemicals that enter the body through the lungs, and small particles that can settle in the lungs. The use of an electronic cigarette is commonly referred to as “vaping”. Victoria passed e-cigarette-specific amendments to the Tobacco Act on 1 August 2017. These laws govern the sale, advertising and use of e-cigarettes.
The sale, use and possession of nicotine-containing products is prohibited by Victorian drug and poison legislation. E-cigarettes cannot be used in smoke-free areas, it is illegal to sell an e-cigarette product to a person under the age of 18, and advertising or promotional material related to e-cigarette products may not be visible. Stores are only allowed to install a sign informing customers that e-cigarette products are available in-store and a price chart similar to the price charts we see for cigarettes. The new laws also prohibit retailers from providing samples of e-cigarette products, and you can no longer vape in closed workplaces like a retail store. However, you can still import nicotine from abroad and buy nicotine-free e-liquids. In New South Wales, vaping laws were passed in June and December 2015, making amendments to the Public Health (Tobacco) Act. In 2017, a number of laws were also passed that affected how e-cigarettes can be displayed and sold in New South Wales. These laws restrict the sale of vaping products and vaping accessories to people under the age of 18 and the use of e-cigarettes in cars with children under the age of 16 is also a criminal offence. You may not see vape ads or vape accessories that may be seen or heard from a public place, whether inside or outside a commercial premises, you may not give away free samples of vaping products and vaping accessories, and you may not have vaping products as part of buyer loyalty programs, sponsorships or vending machines.
Retailers are only allowed to display price tickets and unit price tables. You can legally buy nicotine-free e-liquids in New South Wales. It`s legal to use e-cigarettes with an e-liquid containing nicotine, and you can vape indoors and outdoors without smoking. Possession of a vaping product containing nicotine is illegal and will be subject to penalties and fines in all states and territories except Tasmania without a valid medical prescription. With a valid medical prescription, it is legal to use a vaping product containing nicotine in all states and territories. Tasmania is the only state that requires pharmacies to hold a licence to store nicotine vapour products. It is illegal to sell tobacco or e-cigarette products to anyone under the age of 18. The person selling the product and their employer may have problems unless the employer can prove that they had no knowledge of the crime and that they formed their safe properly.
ACT passed regulations in 2017 that now apply the same restrictions to e-cigarette products as to tobacco products. The laws state that you are not allowed to sell e-cigarette products to children under the age of 18, you cannot advertise e-cigarettes in stores and you must keep them out of sight. You also can`t vape in smoke-free areas. The sale and supply of e-cigarettes is legal, the use of nicotine-containing vaporizers is legal, and you can still import nicotine from abroad. Queensland has some of the strictest vaping laws in Australia. Electronic cigarettes are considered to be smoking products within the meaning of the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998. Due to classification under the same laws as cigarettes, e-cigarettes and e-liquids cannot be sold to children under the age of 18 or advertised, advertised or displayed in retail stores. You can`t vape in smoke-free areas and Queensland is the only state in Australia where you can`t import nicotine for personal use from overseas, and it`s illegal to use an e-cigarette containing nicotine. It is illegal to buy or import nicotine vapor products from foreign websites without a valid doctor`s prescription. With a valid medical prescription, you are allowed to purchase nicotine or nicotine vapor products according to your prescription.
The purchase of nicotine products or nicotine vapor without a valid prescription is subject to penalties and fines in all states and territories of Australia. Buying and selling an e-cigarette or nicotine-containing liquid without a doctor`s prescription is illegal in Australia. In Victoria, it is illegal to sell an e-cigarette or liquid for use in an e-cigarette (even if it does not contain nicotine) to someone under the age of 18. Congratulations Northern Territory, you are the most liberal state when it comes to law and vaping. E-cigarette products are currently not classified in the Northern Territory, which means that the only laws that apply to the Northern Territory apply at the federal level. This means you can`t buy e-cigarettes or nicotine-containing e-liquids in Australia. You can legally vaporize in the Northwest Territories wherever you want, unless there are signs saying you can`t, and you can display vaping products in stores without restrictions. The Northern Territory is considering regulating e-cigarettes, but no proposal has been made, so if they regulate e-cigarettes in the future, it could still take some time. Some nicotine-containing smoking cessation agents have been classified by the Therapeutic Goods Administration as therapeutic drugs and can be legally supplied and used in Australia. The products are available in supermarkets and pharmacies; These include lozenges, gums, transdermal patches, inhalers and tablets. The labels include the AUST-R number, which indicates that the products are listed in the Australian Therapeutic Products Register. Members of the public can contact Victoria Police through the Crime Stoppers website or call 1800 333 000 if they suspect that nicotine-containing products intended for human consumption, such as liquid nicotine or nicotine-containing e-liquids, are available for retail sale.
This does not include tobacco when prepared and packaged for smoking, smoking cessation aids approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, or vaping products containing nicotine legally dispensed by a pharmacist. VicHealth CEO Dr. Sandro Demaio said there has been an “explosion” of young people using e-cigarettes in the state, even though it is illegal to sell or deliver the devices to those under 18, whether or not they contain nicotine. Western Australia is one of the strictest states with vaping laws in Australia.
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