Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 63 of 2008

The Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 63 of 2008 aims:

• to amend the Tobacco Products Control Act, 1993, so as:
  • to define certain expressions and to amend certain definitions;
  • to provide anew for the advertising, sponsorship, promotion, distribution and information required in respect of the packaging and labelling of tobacco products;
  • to make the standards that apply to manufacturers of tobacco products applicable to importers of tobacco products;
  • to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to and by persons under the age of 18 years;
  • to extend the provisions in respect of free distribution of tobacco products;
  • to provide anew for tobacco sales by means of vending machines;
  • to extend the Minister's power to make regulations; and
  • to adjust the provisions in respect of offences and penalties; and
• to provide for matters connected therewith.

Commencement

21 August 2009 (Gazette 32345 of 21 August 2009)