Article 4A Purchase of tobacco etc on behalf of persons under 18F1F3C1C2
A person aged 18 or over who knowingly buys or attempts to buy F2tobacco products, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers on behalf of a person under the age of 18 shall be guilty of an offence.
A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Art. 4A inserted (6.4.2016) by Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 4), ss. 18(3), 25(2); S.R. 2016/101, art. 2(a), Sch. 1
- F2
Words in art. 4A(1) substituted (29.10.2026) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), ss. 81(3)(a), 175(1)
- F3
Word in art. 4A heading substituted (29.10.2026) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), ss. 81(3)(b), 175(1)
Modifications
- C1
Art. 4A: power to amend conferred (1.6.2017) by Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (NorthernIreland) 2016 (c. 26), ss. 1(6)(b), 20(3); S.R. 2017/91, art. 2(a)
- C2
Art. 4A: power to amend conferred (1.6.2017) by Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (NorthernIreland) 2016 (c. 26), ss. 1(6)(a), 20(3); S.R. 2017/91, art. 2(a)
Notes on Part II
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Pt. II heading omitted (29.10.2026) by virtue of Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), s. 175(1), Sch. 14 para. 2
Notes on Tobacco products etc
Textual amendments
- F1
Art. 3 cross-heading inserted (29.10.2026) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), s. 175(1), Sch. 14 para. 3