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Data sourced: 2024.   Page updated: 2024-04-08

E-cigarettes are classified as tobacco products - therefore the relevant law covering e-cigarettes is Law (QH13) on prevention and control of tobacco harms (2012). E-cigarettes are reportedly widely available in the larger towns. Smoking & vaping are prohibited in public spaces and on public transport, with the exception of designated smoking areas.

Product promotion

Yes
A
Yes
B
Comments:
  1. Banned at place of sale and banned in all media.
  2. Allowed or banned at place of sale or allowed or banned in all media.

Regulation

Year Value Reference/Comment
1001 Allowed 1A
2024 Banned 1B
References:
  1. Data cross-referenced where possible using the following sources :1. Vapetrotter website. Available at: https://www.vapetrotter.com/laws/ ; 2. Global tobacco control website. Available at:https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/node/14052 ; 3. Tobacco Control Laws website. Available at : https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/
  2. Anti-smoking Global Index. (2024). [Data set]. https://antismoking.global/
Yes
2
References:
  1. Anti-smoking Global Index. (2024). [Data set]. https://antismoking.global/
  2. Data cross-referenced where possible using the following sources :1. Vapetrotter website. Available at: https://www.vapetrotter.com/laws/ ; 2. Global tobacco control website. Available at:https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/node/14052 ; 3. Tobacco Control Laws website. Available at : https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/

Availability

Yes
Yes
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