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Article 4J Vaping and nicotine product vending machinesF1

(1)

A person commits an offence if the person has the management or control of premises on which a vape vending machine or a nicotine product vending machine is available for use.

(2)

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.

(3)

In this Article—

  • “nicotine product vending machine” means a machine—

    1. (a)

      from which nicotine products may be bought, or

    2. (b)

      from which they are dispensed to a customer in connection with a sale;

  • “vape vending machine” means a machine—

    1. (a)

      from which vaping products may be bought, or

    2. (b)

      from which they are dispensed to a customer in connection with a sale.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Art. 4J inserted (29.10.2026) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), ss. 82, 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 Vaping and nicotine products

Textual amendments

F1

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)