Tobacconists selling illegal tobacco and vapes have been put on notice, with new legislation in the pipeline to shut them down and hit them with hefty fines. The South Australian government is working on legislation to give Consumer and Business Affairs Minister Andrea Michaels the power to shut down premises suspected of selling illegal products. If legislated, the minister's initial order could apply for 72 hours and be extended for up to six months, with the approval of a magistrate. Any business violating an order could also be hit with a penalty of up to $1.1 million and an individual could be fined as much as $700,000. Ms Michaels says a government taskforce has already seized more tha... [Read more]