Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Tobacco Act 1987 - SECT 15I

Covering vending machines, tobacco advertisements etc.

15I. Covering vending machines, tobacco advertisements etc.



(1) The occupier of an area or premises where an underage music/dance event is
taking place must ensure that each of the following is removed or covered at
all times while the event is taking place-

   (a)  a vending machine in the area or premises;

   (b)  a tobacco advertisement in the area or premises;

   (c)  a display of tobacco products in the area or premises.

Penalty: 60 penalty units.

(2) In this section-

covered means-

   (a)  in relation to a vending machine-covered by an opaque material or some
        other means in such a way that none of the top, front, back and sides
        of the machine or its contents are visible;

   (b)  in relation to a tobacco advertisement or display of tobacco
        products-covered by an opaque material or some other means in such a
        way that the advertisement or products are not visible.