Question 1

What does the Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017 do?

Accepted Answer

Makes it an offence to buy illicit alcohol, tobacco, or solid fuel if you knew or should have known taxes weren't paid or goods were counterfeit. Makes it an offence to buy alcohol, tobacco, or solid fuel from unregistered or unlicensed retailers, with €100 on-the-spot fines issued initially. Establishes criminal penalties: class B fine (€4,000) or up to 6 months jail for first offence; class A fine (€5,000) or up to 12 months for repeat offences.

Question 2

What stage is the Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 13 Feb 2020, the Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017 is at Second 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 Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017?

Accepted Answer

The Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017 was sponsored by John Lahart, and was introduced on 4 Apr 2017.

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