Last updated: January 19, 2024

Penalties

Violation
Enforcement Agency
Sanction(s)

Content regulation

Ministry of Health

Fine
Gavel
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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
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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.