Key Terms

Last updated: May 15, 2026

E-Cigarette

Term Defined
Definition

“E-cigarette” means a device whether or not containing nicotine or tobacco that generates or releases or is designed or intended to generate or release, by electronic means, an aerosol or vapour for inhalation by its user in a way that resembles, or produces an experience similar to, smoking and includes vape or a device which resembles a toy, food, drink, cartoon character, animal, musical instrument, vehicle or household or any other object.

E-cigarette accessory

Term Defined
Definition

“E-cigarette accessory” means any of the following:
(a) a cartridge, capsule, pod or other vessel that contains or that is designed or intended to contain, a liquid, gas, aerosol, vapour or other substance for use in an e-cigarette;
(b) such a liquid, gas, aerosol, vapour or other substance whether or not containing nicotine or tobacco;
(c) a heating element designed or intended for use in an e-cigarette; or
(d) a battery specifically designed or intended for use in an e-cigarette.

Analysis

The definition of “e-cigarette accessory” is significant because the law prohibits the manufacture, import, possession, sale, supply, advertising, and sponsorship of/related to e-cigarette accessories.

Advertise

Term Defined
Definition

“Advertise” includes printing, displaying, exhibiting, announcing, broadcasting, telecasting through film, video tape, disk, leaflet, document, book, magazine, handbill, newspaper or other printed matter or displays or causes or permits to be displayed, an e-cigarette or e-cigarette accessory in a way that is visible to the public or promoting for any purpose.

Analysis

The definition of “advertise” is significant because the law prohibits all advertising of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette accessories.

Sponsorship

Term Defined
Definition

“Sponsorship” includes:
(a) the public attribution, acknowledgment, association or identification of an organisation, body or tobacco manufacturer, importer, seller, brand, product with, on, or in connection with:
(i) an entertainment, sporting, recreational, educational, cultural, or other public event or work;
(ii) a person or team participating in such an event or work, including his or her equipment, clothing, and accessories;
(iii) a service provided or contribution made by a tobacco manufacturer importer or seller; or
(iv) a building, institution, stadium, organisation or other entity that is not a tobacco manufacturer, importer or seller; and
(b) the use of e-cigarettes or e-cigarette accessories as a gift, prize, reward, scholarship or like benefit in relation to any matter under paragraph (a).

Analysis

The definition of “sponsorship” is significant because the law prohibits all sponsorship relating to e-cigarettes and e-cigarette accessories.