A law about prosecuting offences related to smoking and vaping in workplaces and public areas used to exist, but it is no longer in effect. This law was part of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990. It was repealed on 1 January 2023 by the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Act 2022, which can be found on the New Zealand legislation website.

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17A: Penalties, or

"Breaking smoking and vaping rules can cost you a fine of up to $4,000 or $400."

19: Protection of persons acting under authority of Act, or

"People who follow the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act are protected."

Part 1Smoking and vaping prohibited in workplaces and public areas

18Prosecution of offences (Repealed)

Notes

Section 18: repealed, on 1 January 2023, by section 12 of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Act 2022 (2022 No 79).