Drug laws in NZ (health)

 

Alcohol

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Purchasing age: 18 

Drinking age: 16 

Drinking at a party: 18

What will a shopkeeper be charged with if they sell U-18 alcohol? 

They can be charged for a criminal offense and also pay a penalty of $2000

 

Marijuana

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Highlight- is it illegal or legal?

Possession/to have: illegal or legal?

Distribution/deal: illegal or legal?

Cultivation/grow: illegal or legal?

What will the fine and/or jail time be if you….

Get caught with a small amount of weed on you?

$500 fine

Get caught selling/dealing it?

eight years in prison

Get caught growing it?

a 7 year jail term or an immediate 2 years jail term and/or $2,000 fine (depending on the amount).

Cigarettes

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Purchasing age: 18  Fine and/or jail time for the person selling U18 the cigarettes?

fine of up to $10,000 for individuals or $100,000 for businesses

 

Vaping

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Link-near the top of the page look for the heading title: smoking and vaping. You will find the answer for Q1 there.

Purchasing age: 18  Fine and/or jail time for the person selling U18 vapes?

 

$10,000 to $100,000 for a body corporate, and from $5,000 to $10,000 in any other case

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