Criminal offences and closure powers for the illegal supply of tobacco and nicotine products
Tobacco and Other Smoking Products (Dismantling Illegal Trade) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
Private Member's BillAssembly
Introduced by: Timothy Nicholls (LNP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
It is a criminal offence to work at or open a business that is under a closure order.
Commercial landlords commit a crime if they knowingly let a tenant sell or possess illicit tobacco and nicotine products.
Corporate executives are personally liable for their company's illegal tobacco sales unless they can prove they tried to stop it.
Authorised officers can enter wholesale premises without a warrant while the business is open.
The Queensland Health chief executive can appoint undercover officers to buy products using fake names and profiles.
The Queensland Health chief executive can order a business to close for three months.
Magistrates can order a business to close for up to 12 months.
Commercial landlords can end a lease and remove property if the premises are subject to a closure order.