NSW to Penalise Landlords Who Allow Illegal Vape and Tobacco Sales

Landlords who allow illegal vape or tobacco sales face up to one year in jail or $165,000 fines under NSW’s new public health offence.
NSW to Penalise Landlords Who Allow Illegal Vape and Tobacco Sales
A man smokes a vape device in Manchester, England, on May 30, 2023. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
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Landlords who turn a blind eye to illegal vape and tobacco sales are about to face serious consequences in New South Wales (NSW).

The government has announced a new offence carrying heavy penalties for landlords who know illegal vape or tobacco sales are occurring on their properties and fail to act. Offenders face up to one year in prison, a $165,000 fine, or both.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].