Tobacco Regulation Local Government Responsibilities

no-smoking.jpg

Council has a role under the Tobacco Act 1987 (the Act), that is funded by the Municipal Association of Victoria Tobacco Education and Enforcement Program.

It is Councils role to provide education and monitor compliance with the general retail and smoke free and e-cigarette (vape) free requirements of the Act. Council is not responsible for the tobacco licensing scheme or illegal tobacco products or e-cigarettes (vapes).

Further information regarding tobacco reforms can be found at Tobacco reforms

To make a report or complaint regarding illegal tobacco, tobacco licensing scheme or e-cigarettes (vapes) please follow this link and refer to the revenant authority. Making a report or complaint - tobacco reform

Back to top