Article 4F Ban on sales of snus etcF1
It is an offence to—
sell a relevant oral tobacco product, or
offer or expose a relevant oral tobacco product for sale.
In paragraph (1) “relevant oral tobacco product” has the meaning given by Article 4E(2).
It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this Article to prove that they took all reasonable steps to avoid the commission of the offence.
A person guilty of an offence under this Article is liable—
on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or both;
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or a fine, or both.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Art. 4F inserted (29.10.2026) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), ss. 78, 175(1)
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 Snus etc
Textual amendments
- F1
Art. 4E and cross-heading inserted (29.10.2026) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), ss. 77, 175(1)