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The most important legal updates include:
Only TGA-Approved Vaporisers Can Be Sold
Vaporisers must be listed in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).
Devices that do not meet TGA medical device standards cannot be legally supplied in Australia.
Pharmacies and Licensed Suppliers Are the Only Approved Sellers
You can only buy a vaporiser through a pharmacy or an authorised supplier.
Retail stores that previously sold vaporisers without TGA approval can no longer do so.
Personal Importation Is Now Restricted
Consumers cannot import cannabis vaporisers from overseas suppliers unless they have TGA approval under the Special Access Scheme (SAS).
Australian Border Force may seize non-compliant vaporisers shipped from overseas.
Medical Cannabis Patients Must Have a Prescription
Only patients with a medical cannabis prescription can buy a vaporiser.
Your doctor will guide you through the process and ensure the device you use is medically approved.
Online Purchases Are Regulated
You can buy vaporisers online, but only from licensed Australian pharmacies or TGA-authorised suppliers.
Overseas websites cannot legally ship vaporisers to Australian consumers without proper authorisation.