Tobacco, smoking​ and vaping control in NSW

Information about tobacco, vapes and other nicotine products, tobacco retailing, smoke-free laws and enforcement in NSW, and cessation tools and guidance.

If you suspect a business or individual is not complying with NSW tobacco or vaping goods laws, you can report it online.​​

Report non-compliance​​​​

Laws, retailing and enforcement​

Find information about the laws in NSW for tobacco, vaping goods and o​ther nicotine products including retail and wholesale requirements and licensing, smoke-free environment laws, and enforcement and penalties.  ​​

Tobacco retailing laws

Tobacco retailing and wholesaling laws and requirements, checklists, signage and resources, Tobacco Licensing Scheme, enforcement and penalties.
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Vaping goods and other nicotine product laws

Laws, enforcement and penalties.
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Smoke-free laws

Smoking and vaping are banned in all enclosed and certain outdoor public areas.
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Health risks of smoking, vaping and other nicotine products and support to quit

Find information about the health risks of smoking, vaping and other nicotine products, and support to quit.​

Vaping and using other nicotine products

For health professionals

Clinical guidance, tools and resources for health professionals supporting people who smoke or vape.

Tools for health professionals Patient resources

NSW Health strategy and policy

Access key NSW Health strategies and policy documents that guide tobacco control and smoke-free environments across NSW.​

Report non-compliance with tobacco and vaping goods laws in NSW

​​If you suspect a business or individual is not complying with NSW tobacco, vaping goods, and other related laws, you can make a report online.

Make a report online ​ When to report​

Current as at: Thursday 20 August 2026
Contact page owner: Centre for Population Health