Penalties
Last updated: April 15, 2026
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Violation
Enforcement Agency
Sanction(s)
Content regulation
Ministry of Health
Fine
Entities that can be held responsible
Manufacturer, importer
Analysis
Violations of contents restrictions by manufacturers or importers are punishable by a fine not exceeding NZ $400,000.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 9 and the FCTC Arts. 9 & 10 Partial Guidelines in that it imposes sanctions for content regulation violations.
Disclosure requirement
Ministry of Health
Fine
Entities that can be held responsible
Manufacturer, importer
Analysis
The law provides that manufacturers or importers of tobacco products who fail, without reasonable excuse, to meet disclosure requirements are liable to a fine not exceeding NZ $50,000.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 10 and the FCTC Arts. 9 & 10 Partial Guidelines in that the law imposes sanctions for disclosure violations.
