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Chief Minister for the Australian Capital Territory
Legislative Assembly Question
Question No. 634
Tobacco Product Sales
Mrs Carnell - Asked the Treasurer upon notice on 24 March 1993:
(1) How many tobacco retailers are licensed in the ACT?
(2) Are the physical locations of these retailers known?
(3) What methods) is used to police the sale of tobacco products to persons under 18
years of age?
(4) How many people are employed by the relevant Department to ensure legal
compliance is adhered to?
(5) How often are routine checks on retail outlets made?
(6) Were there any convictions in 1992 for the sale of tobacco products to persons under
18 years of age; if so how many?
(7) Were there any cases in 1992 of tobacco products being sold without a valid licence;
if so how many?
Ms Follett - the answer to the Members question is as follows:
(1) 766.
(2) Yes.
(3) Implementation of the ACT Tobacco (Amendment) Act 1990 is monitored by ACT
Health. When the provisions prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to persons
under the age of 18 years came into effect, tobacco retailers were provided with
information on their obligations. This included a leaflet detailing the Acts
provisions and level of penalties for violations, together with signs to be voluntarily
displayed reminding customers that the sale of tobacco products to under-18 s is
illegal. Following the distribution of this information, ACT Health has provided
information to retailers and the public on request. A system to provide tobacco
retailers regularly with updated information is also being developed. Members of
the community report possible breaches to officers of ACT Health, who investigate
these matters and take appropriate action.
As is the case with other legal requirements to which businesses are subject, compliance, rather than violation, is expected. However, in light of community
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