Jump to full article: The Age (au), 2003-05-29
Intro: Retailers caught selling cigarettes to children will receive a $200 fine on the first instance.
The state government has announced a tough new zero tolerance policy for retailers caught selling cigarettes to children under the age of 18 - previously they received a warning notice.
Retailers caught continuing to flout the law can face fines of up to $5000 or lose the right to sell cigarettes.
Health Minister Bronwyn Pike said she had run out of patience with retailers who continued to sell cigarettes to children.
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