​​Tough tobacco retailing laws, including landlord offence and closure orders, are now in force

The NSW Government’s tough new landlord offence and closure order powers are now in force. 

A new offence for commercial lessors who knowingly permit their premises to be used for the sale of illicit tobacco or illicit vaping goods commenced on 1 July 2026.

Closure order powers allow NSW Health to issue a short-term (up to 90 days) closure order or apply to the Local Court for a long-term (up to 12 months) closure order for premises selling illicit tobacco, or illegal vaping goods, or selling tobacco or non-tobacco smoking products without a valid licence.

Tough penalties​​ apply.

NSW Health strategy and policy

NSW Health's strategy and policy on smoking and tobacco.

  • NSW Tobacco Strategy 2012-2021.
  • NSW Health Smoke-free Health Care Policy.
More information

Smoke-free laws

Smoke-free laws ban smoking and vaping in all enclosed and certain outdoor public areas.

  • Overview of smoke-free laws.
  • Smoke-free Environment Act 2000.
  • Smoke-free Environment Regulation 2016.
  • Let us know if a smoking ban has been broken.
More information

Commercial outdoor dining laws

Ban on smoking and vaping in outdoor dining areas.

  • Overview of commercial outdoor dining laws.
  • Penalties for non-compliance.
  • The '4 metre law' and designated outdoor smoking areas.
More information

Tobacco retailing laws

  • Overview of tobacco retailing laws and requirements.
  • Tobacco licensing.
  • Enforcement and penalties.
  • Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008.
  • Public Health (Tobacco) Regulation 2022.
More information

Smoking, your health and quitting

Supporting you to quit smoking.

  • The harms of smoking and second-hand smoke.
  • Benefits of quitting smoking.
  • Services and tools to help you quit.
  • Aboriginal communities and smoking.
  • Smoking and pregnancy.
  • Mental health and smoking.
More information

Tools for health professionals

Supporting people who smoke to quit is every health professional's job.

  • Clinical guidelines
  • Managing nicotine dependence
  • Supporting young people to quit e-cigarettes
  • Aboriginal smoking resources
  • Tools and resources to support patients
More information

Vapes and other nicotine products

  • General information about vapes.
  • Vaping and smoke-free laws.
  • Vapes and young people.
  • Nicotine pouches.
  • Enforcement of vaping laws.
More information

Publications and resources

A range of publications for download or order, including:

  • 'No smoking' signs and smoke-free environment resources
  • Tobacco retailing fact sheets and signs
  • Quit smoking resources.
More information

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: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Contact page owner: Centre for Population Health