New Zealand rushes vape restrictions through parliament

December 19, 2024 by clearingtheair.eu

New Zealand rushes vape restrictions through parliament

The New Zealand government has passed strict new vape regulations banning disposable vapes by June 2025. Vapes can no longer be displayed in retail shops or given away for free. Online stores and specialist vape shops face visibility restrictions and sales to minors now result in penalties up to $100,000. The regulations aim to curb youth vaping while supporting smokers who use vapes to quit. Enforcement will increase with new penalties to reinforce compliance. A recent survey shows a decline in youth vaping rates, supporting the effectiveness of regulations in reducing youth vaping.

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8.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 444,279 current smokers in New Zealand.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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