Article 4H Sale of vaping or nicotine products to under 18sF1
It is an offence to sell a vaping product or nicotine product to a person who is under the age of 18.
It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this Article to prove—
that they took such steps as may be specified in regulations made by the Department to verify that the customer was at least 18 years old, or
that they otherwise took all reasonable steps to avoid the commission of the offence.
Regulations may not be made by the Department under paragraph (2)(a) unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Assembly.
A person guilty of an offence under this Article is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Art. 4H and cross-heading inserted (29.4.2026 for specified purposes, 29.10.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), ss. 80, 175(1)(2)
Notes on Part II
Textual amendments
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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