Vapes and hubbly-bubblies could be banned under proposed tobacco bill – Windhoek Observer
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Tobacco sellers face N$500k fine or jail under proposed law
PROPOSED amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act could see offenders facing fines of up to N$500 000, stricter smoking bans, and tighter e-cigarette regulations. Some offences even carry a possible 10-year prison sentence for tobacco sellers. The proposal was presented yesterday by Gabriel Joseph, the deputy director of health in the Public and Environmental […]
Vapes and hubbly-bubblies could be banned under proposed tobacco bill – Windhoek Observer
Renthia Kaimbi Namibia’s proposed amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act could see the sale, distribution and use of e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookahs (hubbly bubbly) and oral nicotine pouches prohibited, while smoking restrictions around public places could extend to a 50-metre radius. The proposed Tobacco Products Control Amendments Bill of 2026 is aimed at strengthening protections against the health and environmental effects ass…
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