Section 34A Power to extend this Part to other productsF1
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations amend this Part for the purpose of extending any provision that applies in relation to a tobacco product to—
a device of a specified description which enables a tobacco product to be consumed otherwise than by being smoked (for example, a heated tobacco device);
an item which is intended to form part of such a device.
Before making regulations under this section the Scottish Ministers must consult any persons they consider it appropriate to consult.
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations amend this Part for the purpose of extending any provision that applies in relation to a tobacco product to—
some or all smoking related products;
if not falling within paragraph (a), a filter that does not form part of a tobacco product or herbal smoking product.
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations amend this Part for the purpose of extending to filters any provision made by sections 9A to 9C in relation to a relevant oral tobacco product.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
S. 34A 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. 71(2), 175(1)(2)
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)