Australian Retailer Fined $88,000 for Selling Nicotine E-Cigarettes

May.12.2023

An Australian dealer was fined AUD 88,000 for selling e-cigarettes containing nicotine, which is unlawful in Queensland.

On May 12, according to Australian media outlet ABC, a dealer in Queensland, Australia was fined AUD 88,000 for selling electronic cigarettes containing nicotine.

According to reports, the distributor in question is owned by M&R Trading Pty Ltd and conducts electronic cigarette transactions under the name Zam Zam Supermarket. Last May, the community in which the distributor operates filed a complaint. Authorities seized 45,000 electronic cigarettes and imposed a fine of AUD 88,000 after receiving the complaint.

It has been revealed that selling nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes in Queensland is illegal unless done through prescription, and due to nicotine being a regulated poison, authorities have the power to enforce strict regulations.

A statement from the public health department regarding the illegal sales practices of the dealer stated, "During the sentencing period, the local judge cited declarations indicating that children were purchasing electronic cigarettes from the company and condemned such behavior, putting young people at avoidable health risks.

Related legislation:

The Australian federal government has recently announced that electronic cigarettes can only be purchased at pharmacies using a prescription, and the sale of e-cigarettes in retail outlets is prohibited. Additionally, the use of colorful packaging and flavoring additives is also banned.

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