Tobacco and e-cigarette display, sale and use requirements
The Tobacco Act 1987 regulates the display, sale and use of tobacco and e-cigarette products.
Reducing smoking rates amongst young people continues to be a very important public health priority and retailers have a responsibility to prevent people under 18 years of age from purchasing tobacco or e-cigarettes from their businesses.
Our Environmental Health Officers conduct regular visits to tobacco and e-cigarette retailers within City of Yarra to provide information and ensure compliance under the Tobacco Act including:
- Smoke free dining including at outdoor food events
- No sales to minors (under 18 year olds) by conducting a test purchase program
- Display and advertising requirements
- Smoke free areas around hospital, school and childcare entrances, playgrounds and under age sporting events
- Display of no smoking signage
Further information regarding the tobacco and e-cigarette requirements for businesses or members of the public can be accessed below.
TOBACCO REFORMS
Reporting a breach of tobacco laws
If you believe a premises is in breach of the tobacco laws please submit a report to us.
Information we need to investigate:
- Address of premises
- Description of issue
- Date of the offence
If the issue is occurring now call 9205 5555 to speak with our Public Health team.
make a report
Tobacco and e-cigarette display, sale and use requirements
The Tobacco Act 1987 regulates the display, sale and use of tobacco and e-cigarette products.
Reducing smoking rates amongst young people continues to be a very important public health priority and retailers have a responsibility to prevent people under 18 years of age from purchasing tobacco or e-cigarettes from their businesses.
Our Environmental Health Officers conduct regular visits to tobacco and e-cigarette retailers within City of Yarra to provide information and ensure compliance under the Tobacco Act including:
- Smoke free dining including at outdoor food events
- No sales to minors (under 18 year olds) by conducting a test purchase program
- Display and advertising requirements
- Smoke free areas around hospital, school and childcare entrances, playgrounds and under age sporting events
- Display of no smoking signage
Further information regarding the tobacco and e-cigarette requirements for businesses or members of the public can be accessed below.
TOBACCO REFORMS
Reporting a breach of tobacco laws
If you believe a premises is in breach of the tobacco laws please submit a report to us.
Information we need to investigate:
- Address of premises
- Description of issue
- Date of the offence
If the issue is occurring now call 9205 5555 to speak with our Public Health team.
make a report
