# Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978, Article 5: Seizure of tobacco, etc. in possession of persons apparently under 18

Extent: N.I.

(1) A member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary or Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve may seize any tobacco products, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers in the possession of any person apparently under the age of 18 whom he finds smoking in any street or public place.
(2) Any tobacco products, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers seized under paragraph (1) shall be disposed of in such a manner as the Police Authority for Northern Ireland may direct.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1978/1907/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/health-and-personal-social-services-northern-ireland-order-1978/article-5
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