Public Consultations Beginning on Legislative Amendments on Tobacco

The Provincial Government is launching consultations to seek input and recommendations from the public as it considers legislative amendments related to the purchasing of tobacco and related products.

An online questionnaire will be available on engageNL.ca early June. Participants will be asked for feedback on a variety of topics, such as:

• Prohibiting the sale of tobacco to persons born after a certain date;

• Increasing the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21; and

• Prohibiting sales of tobacco through vending machines.
  

There will also be an opportunity to provide feedback on vaping products.