# The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024, Regulation 4: Offences and penalties

Extent: N.I.

(1) A person who—
(a) supplies, offers to supply or has in their possession for supply, a single-use vape; or
(b) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a direction under regulation 8(1),
is guilty of an offence.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) is liable—
(a) on summary conviction, to a fine limited to the statutory maximum; or
(b) on conviction on indictment, to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years, or to a fine or both.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2024/212/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-protection-single-use-vapes-regulations-northern-ireland-2024/regulation-4
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