Two more Moss Vale tobacconists shut
Two Moss Vale tobacconists have been closed for nearly three months due to illicit tobacco and vaping sales.Summary
Two Moss Vale tobacconists, Moss Vale Tobacconist & Gifts and King of the Pack Moss Vale, have been closed for nearly three months following orders issued on August 21. The closures, which will last until November 18, were imposed by NSW authorities due to the sale of illicit tobacco and illegal vaping products. The action adds two more Southern Highlands businesses to a growing list of closures under new powers introduced in November 2025. Under these laws, owners who knowingly allow illicit sales can face severe penalties, including up to one year in prison and a $165,000 fine. Meanwhile, a NSW parliamentary inquiry has concluded that enforcement alone may not effectively reduce the illicit tobacco market. The report recommended increasing compliance resources and conducting regular assessments of the laws' effectiveness. The committee also proposed asking the federal government to reduce tobacco excise and reviewing restrictions on vape sales.
(Source：The Southern Wire)
