The Victorian Labor government has introduced legislation to establish a tobacco licensing scheme and increase penalties for selling illegal tobacco and vapes. Individuals caught selling these products could face fines of over $355,000 or up to 15 years in jail, while businesses could be fined over $1.7 million. The aim is to crack down on the black market and the turf war between organised crime syndicates and outlaw motorcycle gangs. The scheme will only allow licensed retailers to sell tobacco products, and police will have greater powers to raid and seize illicit products. The penalties are expected to deter black market operators, but the turf war is not expected to end immediately.