Full enforcement of Act 852 when grace period ends


PETALING JAYA: The full effect of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) will kick in upon expiration of the grace period for industries to transition and adapt to the new law, says the Health Ministry (MOH).

“As previously mentioned, the MOH is giving a six-month grace period for industries and shop owners before full enforcement takes effect,” the ministry said in a statement to The Star.

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