The following is a simplified outline of this Chapter:
• Part 1 of t his Chapter contains definitions and general rules about the operation of this Act.
• Part 3 of this Chapter contains provisions relating to the constitutional basis of this Act.
• This Act relies on the external affairs power of the Constitution by implementing certain obligations in the Convention on Tobacco Control . However, if this Act is not supported by that power , then this Act will apply in more limited circumstances by relying on the corporations power, the trade and commerce power and the Territories power .
• This Act does not apply to the extent that its operation would infringe certain constitutional protections (such as by acquiring property otherwise than on just terms) .