In Victoria, the sale of tobacco and e-cigarettes is regulated by the Tobacco Act 1987. If you sell tobacco to the public or to other businesses, you need to apply for a tobacco licence.
Tobacco licences are managed by the Victorian State Government. You can learn more and apply for a tobacco licence by visiting the Tobacco Licensing Victoria page.
Inspections and test purchases
Environmental health officers from Wyndham City Council are authorised to enforce tobacco laws. They can do this through things like inspections and test purchases of tobacco products by a person under 18.
Tobacco inspectors have the power to:
- inspect any parts of the retailer that are accessed by the public
- request names and addresses of anyone they think has committed an offence under the Tobacco Act 1987
- inspect and measure tobacco advertisements behind the counter.
For more information about tobacco, see the Department of Health website.