But the health authorities in New Zeland He hopes the smoking phenomenon will subside before that date, according to the agency "Associated press"Officials say their country is striving to be free of the infection to smoke By 2025.
Under the new law, violators will be fined up to 150,000 New Zealand dollars ($95,910).
The ban will remain in effect for a person’s lifetime, according to the agency "Reuters".
Legislation reduces the amount nicotine allowed in cigarettes as well as the number of retailers who can sell tobacco by 90%.
Dr Aisha Feral, Deputy Minister of Health, said in a statement: "This legislation accelerates progress towards a zero-free future to smoke".
added: "Thousands of people will live longer, healthier lives and health care systems will improve saving an estimated $5 billion by eliminating the need to treat diseases caused by smoking, such as many types of cancer, heart attacks, strokes and amputations".
The number of retailers licensed to sell tobacco will be reduced to 600 by the end of 2023, down from the current 6,000.
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These laws include a ban on sales tobacco For those born on or after January 1, 2009, i.e. not yet 50 years old, if someone wants to buy A pack of cigarettes You must show your ID, which confirms that you are at least 63 years old.
But the health authorities in New Zeland He hopes the smoking phenomenon will fade before that date, according to the Associated Press, as officials say their country is trying to go smoking-free. to smoke By 2025.
Under the new law, violators will be fined up to 150,000 New Zealand dollars ($95,910).
The ban will remain in effect for a person’s lifetime, according to Reuters.
Legislation reduces the amount nicotine allowed in cigarettes as well as the number of retailers who can sell tobacco by 90%.
“This legislation accelerates progress towards a zero infection future,” Deputy Health Minister Dr Aisha Feral said in a statement. to smoke“.
He added: “Thousands of people will live longer, healthier lives, and the health care system will improve by saving an estimated five billion dollars as a result of eliminating the need to treat diseases caused by smoking, such as many types of cancer, heart attacks , strokes and amputations.”
The number of retailers licensed to sell tobacco will be reduced to 600 by the end of 2023, down from the current 6,000.
