Controls to Curb Youth Smoking
Source: South Australia. Substance Abuse Minister. Media Release.
"The promotion and display of tobacco products at youth-oriented events such as the Big Day Out will be restricted under changes to tobacco licence conditions, announced today (21/12/08). Substance Abuse Minister Jane Lomax-Smith says the changes will prevent all temporary tobacco stall vendors from engaging in practices that encourage young people to smoke. These include putting tobacco products out of sight and preventing inducements at the point of sale, such as playing music or having lounge areas available. Following on from this move, the Minister has requested Drug and Alcohol Services SA to investigate the possibility of similar controls on cigarette sales through fashion boutiques."