E-Cigarettes and the Law in Australia
H Douglas, W Hall, C Gartner, 'E-Cigarettes and the Law in Australia' (2015) 44 (6) Australian Family Physician 415-418
University of Queensland TC Beirne School of Law Research Paper No. 15-66
Posted: 23 Jul 2015
Date Written: June 03, 2015
Abstract
Australian laws covering electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are complex and vary between jurisdictions. The supply of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes in Australia is illegal. Possession or use of nicotine in e-cigarettes without approval is also illegal and the sale of non-nicotine e-cigarettes is illegal in some states. Despite the current legal barriers, the use of e-cigarettes by Australian smokers has increased over recent years.
JEL Classification: K00
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