New Zealand Govt Lift Tobacco Ban News: In a surprising development, the newly elected government of New Zealand has announced its decision to lift the ban on tobacco and cigarettes, citing the move as a means to provide tax relief to the public. The decision comes in contrast to the Smoke Free Environment Act passed in December 2022, which aimed to curb smoking habits, particularly among those born after 2008.
The Tobacco Regulatory Control Officer is to undertake regulation and compliance activity in relation to the nicotine provisions of the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966, the smoke-free outdoor provisions of the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 and Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008
The Senior Tobacco Regulatory Control Officer is to lead a team of Tobacco Regulatory Control Officers and undertake regulation and compliance activity in relation to the nicotine provisions of the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966, the smoke-free outdoor provisions of the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 and Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008.