Tougher New E-Cigarette Laws Begin In SA

Source from:  9news.com.au 04/02/2019

Minors will have limited access to shisha devices and e-cigarettes, under new South Australian laws.

The use of e-cigarettes in non-smoking areas and online sales have been banned under the legislation which took effect from Sunday.

A definition for shisha tobacco, where people smoke using an Arabic-style hookah pipe, has also been added to the legislation.

The state government introduced the laws to limit the pathways for minors to progress to smoking tobacco.

Health Minister Stephen Wade said it was an important public health measure to reduce harm.

"There will be a six-month transition period for retailers to make some of the required changes to their business", Minister Wade said.

"This will provide time to remove displays, advertising, and online sales of e-cigarette products."  Enditem