Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 12 of 1999

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12 of 1999

The Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 12 of 1999 intends:

  • to amend the Tobacco Products Control Act, 1993, so as:
    • to amend and insert certain definitions;
    • to provide for the prohibition of advertising and promotion of tobacco products;
    • to provide further, for the prohibition of advertising and promotion of tobacco products in relation to sponsored events;
    • to prohibit the free distribution of tobacco products and the receipt of gifts or cash prizes in contests, lotteries or games to or by the purchaser of a tobacco product in consideration of such purchase;
    • to provide for the prescription of maximum yields of tar, nicotine and other constituents in tobacco products;
    • to increase fines; and
  • to provide for matters connected therewith.

Commencement

1 October 2000 (Gazette 21610 of 29 September 2000)

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