Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act 2024
What it actually does
Repeals the previous government's smokefree generation ban on tobacco sales to people born after 2008, the cap on tobacco retailers, and the requirement to cut nicotine in smoked tobacco. Introduced and passed under urgency on 27 February 2024 and received royal assent on 5 March 2024.
Source: legislation.govt.nz · 2024-02
The Trump take
“I don't smoke, never have, very healthy, maybe the healthiest. But a generational ban? Way too much government. Freedom wins!”parody
Why it scored this way
Red tape
Removes retail caps and product rules on tobacco
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Deals & property
Keeps thousands of dairies selling cigarettes
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