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Smoking

Definition overview

1 Definition

The inhalation and exhalation of the smoke of burning tobacco, herbs or drugs. Smoking also refers to the use of electronic cigarettes or other devices. Electronic cigarettes include but are not limited to e-cigarettes, e-cigars, vapour pens, or a personal vapour and includes any product where there is a hand to mouth action and/or results in the expulsion of a vapour.

Source: Adapted from Queensland University of Technology and the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 (Qld).

2 References

UniSQ Defined.

3 Definition Information

Approved Date

20/4/2018

Effective Date

31/5/2018

Record No

18/681PL

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