Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Aimed at cutting the demand that keeps smuggling profitable, this proposal would make it a crime to buy illegal alcohol, tobacco or solid fuel, or to buy those goods from a seller who is not properly registered or licensed. It would also allow an immediate €100 fine for these purchases, with stronger penalties for repeat or more serious cases, and give inspectors powers to investigate, search and work with Gardaí and Revenue. It matters because the note says smuggling is costing the economy billions and undermining jobs, tax revenue and legitimate businesses.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to make it an offence to purchase illicit alcohol, illicit tobacco and illicit solid fuel; to make it an offence to purchase such goods from an unregistered or unlicensed retailer; to provide for the imposition of a penalty in respect of such offences; to provide for an on-the-spot fine in respect of such offences; and to provide for related matters

Last updated 13 February 2020