In an effort to phase out the haze of tobacco smoke, New Zealand’s government implemented a lifetime ban on cigarette purchases by those born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
Smoking products are purchasable by only those 18 and up in New Zealand. The new ban does not affect current eligible smokers, those born before 2009 but who are not yet 18, and those who use vaping products.
Violations of the policy could result in a fine of up to $95,910, according to Reuters. The ban makes New Zealand the country with the world’s second-strictest smoking laws.