A country bans smoking on children born in 2011 and beyond..and selling cigarettes will become a crime
New Zealand's government announced plans on Thursday to introduce a lifetime ban on the sale of cigarettes to younger generations from 2011 onwards as part of the country's goal of becoming "smoke-free" over time, to come into effect in 2025.
The New Zealand government also announced a reduction in the number of retailers selling cigarettes as part of its ambitious plan - according to what was reported by the Australian network (CBS) News.
It will be an offense to sell or supply smoked tobacco products to anyone 14 years of age or younger when the legislation takes effect from 2025, while New Zealanders can now buy and smoke cigarettes once they reach the age of 18.
But the new legislation means that the legal smoking age will increase each year.
The nicotine levels will also be reduced in light of the plans announced in Parliament yesterday by Deputy Health Minister Aisha Feral.
"Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in New Zealand and causes one in four cancers," Ferrall said. "People who are 14 years old when the law comes into effect will never be able to legally buy tobacco."
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