Section 27 Fixed penaltiesI1
An enforcement officer may give a person a fixed penalty notice if the officer has reason to believe that the person has committed an offence under Chapter 1 or 2 F1or any regulations made under those Chapters.
But a person may be given a fixed penalty notice only if the person is aged 16 or over.
An enforcement officer is—
a council officer for the area in which the offence is believed to have been committed, or
a constable.
Schedule 1 makes further provision about fixed penalties.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 27(1) inserted (29.10.2026) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), ss. 64(3), 175(1)
Commencement
- I1
S. 27 in force at 24.10.2010 for specified purposes and 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2010/345, art. 2, Sch.
Notes on Part 1
Textual amendments
- F1
Pt. 1 heading substituted (29.10.2026) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), s. 175(1), Sch. 8 para. 2 (with Sch. 8 para. 20)
- F2
Words in Pt. 1 heading inserted (29.10.2026) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), s. 175(7), Sch. 9 para. 2; S.S.I. 2026/210, reg. 2(1)