(1) Nothing in section 24(3) shall apply in respect of the distribution or sale before 1 January 1996 of any article that was—
(a) manufactured before 17 May 1990; or
(b) ordered before 17 May 1990 from the manufacturer or distributor otherwise than by the placing of a standing order that required confirmation, or that was subject to cancellation, after that date.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in section 22 or section 24 or section 25, where it is so required by a contract entered into before 17 May 1990, the name of any manufacturer or importer of tobacco products or the trade mark of any tobacco product may be used until the close of 30 June 1995, otherwise than in association with a tobacco product, in a representation to the public—
(a) that promotes or is associated with an organised activity; or
(b) that acknowledges financial or other contributions made by the manufacturer or importer of the tobacco product toward any such activity.
(3) The first reports required by section 35(1)(b) shall be submitted to the Director-General—
(a) by 31 January 1991, in the case of cigarettes; or
(b) by 31 January 1992, in the case of cigarette tobacco; or
(c) by the date specified by the Director-General by notice in writing to the manufacturer or importer, in the case of any other tobacco product.
Section 40(2): amended, on 21 March 1993, by section 2 of the Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act 1993 (1993 No 5).