Enforcement Authorities

Last updated: May 11, 2026
Authorized Agency
Jurisdiction
Duty to Enforce

Police Officers

Enclosed public places (including public transit) and enclosed workplaces

No
Analysis

The law states that an authorized officer “may” issue a Tobacco Control Infringement Notice to a person who commits an offense. Because the law authorizes, but does not require, such action, the law is interpreted as not imposing a duty to enforce.

Health inspectors

Enclosed public places (including public transit) and enclosed workplaces

No
Analysis

The law states that an authorized officer “may” issue a Tobacco Control Infringement Notice to a person who commits an offense. Because the law authorizes, but does not require, such action, the law is interpreted as not imposing a duty to enforce.

Food inspectors

Enclosed public places (including public transit) and enclosed workplaces

No
Analysis

The law states that an authorized officer “may” issue a Tobacco Control Infringement Notice to a person who commits an offense. Because the law authorizes, but does not require, such action, the law is interpreted as not imposing a duty to enforce.

Other authorized officers 

Enclosed public places (including public transit) and enclosed workplaces

No
Analysis

The Minister may appoint additional authorized officers by notice in the Gazette. The law states that an authorized officer “may” issue a Tobacco Control Infringement Notice to a person who commits an offense. Because the law authorizes, but does not require, such action, the law is interpreted as not imposing a duty to enforce.