Commonwealth Numbered Acts

TOBACCO PLAIN PACKAGING ACT 2011 (NO. 148, 2011) - SECT 19

             (1)  This section applies to the following things:

                     (a)  all outer surfaces and inner surfaces of the retail packaging of tobacco products (within the meaning of paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition of retail packaging );

                     (b)  both sides of any lining of a cigarette pack.

Note:          For the requirements for wrappers, inserts and onserts, see sections 22 and 23.

             (2)  The things mentioned in subsection (1):

                     (a)  must have a matt finish; and

                     (b)  except as provided by subsection (3):

                              (i)  if regulations are in force prescribing a colour--must be that colour; and

                             (ii)  otherwise--must be drab dark brown.

             (3)  The following are not required to be the colour mentioned in paragraph (2)(b):

                     (a)  the health warnings;

                     (b)  the text of:

                              (i)  the brand, business or company name, or variant name (if any), for the tobacco products; and

                             (ii)  the relevant legislative requirements (other than the health warnings).

Note:          The regulations might require the brand, business, company or variant name, or a relevant legislative requirement, to be a particular colour.