What are the vaping laws in Queensland?

In Queensland, vapes and electronic cigarette products containing nicotine are illegal unless on prescription and supplied by a pharmacist or through Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) processes.

Vapes are smoking products and subject to the same laws as tobacco or cigarettes.

This means that e-cigarettes can't be:

• used in existing no-smoking indoor and outdoor places
• sold to children under 18 years of age
• advertised, promoted or displayed at retail outlets
• provided for sale in a vending machine.

If you think a retailer (other than a pharmacy) is selling vapes that contain nicotine, or selling vapes to anyone under 18 years of age, please report it to your Public Health Unit or call 13QGov (13 74 68).