South Australia Pushes for $1.5 Million Penalty for Illegal Vape Sales

Published on August 30, 2024

The South Australian government has introduced tough penalties of up to $1.5 million for selling illegal vapes or tobacco to children. These fines, the strictest of any state or territory, aim to crack down on the illicit vape and tobacco market. This comes after the federal government banned the sale and importation of vapes outside a health setting with fines of $2.2 million and jail time. The SA bill aims to complement these national laws. The public is also being encouraged to report illegally trading tobacco and e-cigarettes to Consumer and Business Affairs. What is in the Laws? Under the proposed Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products (E-Cigarette and Other Reforms) Amendment Bill 2024 (pdf) fines for advertising tobacco products increase from $10,000 to $750,000 for the first offence and $1.1 million for further offences....

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