Article 3 Amendment of the Young Offender Institution Rules 2000

The Young Offender Institution Rules 2000^f1 are amended as follows.

In rule 2(1) (interpretation), after the definition of “controlled drug”, insert—

• ““electronic cigarette” means a product that can be used for the consumption of nicotine-containing vapour via a mouth piece, or any component of that product, including a cartridge, a tank and the device without cartridge or tank (regardless of whether the product is disposable or refillable by means of a refill container and a tank, or rechargeable with single use cartridges).”.

In rule 6 (privileges)—

In rule 74A (List C Articles), after paragraph (j) insert—

“(k)

electronic cigarettes;

(l)

matches;

(m)

lighters.”.