Part 1BRegulation of entry into vaping products market
Notification obligations
20SObligation of distributor in respect of smoked tobacco products
A distributor of smoked tobacco products in New Zealand must notify the Director-General that they are distributing the products.
A distributor of smoked tobacco products in New Zealand must renew their notification each year before the anniversary of their previous notification.
A notification (including a renewal of a notification) must be made on the database in accordance with requirements in regulations.
A distributor of smoked tobacco products in New Zealand who, without reasonable excuse, fails to notify the Director-General that they are distributing a smoked tobacco product or fails to renew a notification commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding $5,000.
Notes
- Section 20S: inserted, on , by section 14 of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Act 2022 (2022 No 79).