Question 1

What does the Public Health (Electronic Cigarettes and Herbal Cigarettes) Bill 2019 do?

Accepted Answer

Prohibits selling or supplying electronic cigarettes, refill containers, and herbal cigarettes to anyone under 18 years old, creating criminal offences for violations. Establishes penalties for breaches and allows authorised officers under tobacco law to enforce these new age restrictions on related products. Closes gap in existing tobacco law, which already banned sales to under-18s but did not cover electronic or herbal cigarettes.

Question 2

What stage is the Public Health (Electronic Cigarettes and Herbal Cigarettes) Bill 2019 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 13 Feb 2020, the Public Health (Electronic Cigarettes and Herbal Cigarettes) Bill 2019 is at First Stage in 32nd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Public Health (Electronic Cigarettes and Herbal Cigarettes) Bill 2019?

Accepted Answer

The Public Health (Electronic Cigarettes and Herbal Cigarettes) Bill 2019 was sponsored by Alan Farrell, and was introduced on 6 Nov 2019.

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