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Illicit tobacco is 'out in the open' but what is the best way to deal with it? (www.abc.net.au)
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[–] MisterFrog@aussie.zone 1 points 1 week ago

Licencing seems like a good first step (that, I find it mindboggling didn't already exist).

It's not like the same level of enforcement is needed continuously.

I kinda do think shutting down and charging shop owners would be enough to massively curb the trade. It wouldn't stop it, but suddenly it becomes more of a pain to buy.

Currently shops are doing this in the open. How hard would it be, honestly, to make a tip line (internet form), have a small team of inspectors go around, charge and shut people down? It kinda feels like this isn't even being done.

And if funding is the problem, well, it kinda pays for itself.

Gotta make it juuuust enough of a pain that you either quit, or are willing to pay the extortionate excise.

Can't really argue with the results, we massively curbed smoking in this country until vapes showed up.