South Australia looks to restrict e-cigarettes

A man smoking an electronic cigarette,

Electronic cigarettes may be banned in South Australia (AAP) Source: Press Association

Electronic cigarettes will be subject to the same restrictions as tobacco products under new laws proposed by the South Australian government.

Under current laws the devices can legally be sold to children and used in places where ordinary cigarettes cannot.

But Substance Abuse Minister Leesa Vlahos says the changes will bring them into line with conventional cigarettes, banning the sale to children, their use in enclosed public spaces and preventing any advertising or promotion.

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Published 19 November 2016 8:55am


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