Section 8 Display of warning statementsI1

Scotland

(1)

A person who carries on a tobacco business must display a notice in accordance with subsection (2) in any premises where that business is carried on.

(2)

The notice must—

(a)

contain the following statement— “ It is illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 ”, and

(b)

be displayed in a prominent position in the premises where the statement is readily visible to persons at the point of sale of the tobacco products.

(3)

A person who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence.

(4)

A person guilty of an offence under subsection (3) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

F1(5)

The notice must comply with any requirements set out in regulations made by the Scottish Ministers as to the size or appearance of—

(a)

the statement on the notice to be displayed in accordance with this section, or

(b)

any other aspect of the notice.

Annotations

F1: S. 8(5) substituted (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. 57(1), 175(1)(2)

I1: S. 8 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.

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)

F1: Pt. 1 Ch. 1 title substituted (1.4.2017) by Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 14), ss. 15(1), 36(2); S.S.I. 2017/12, reg. 2, sch.

F1: S. 7 cross-heading substituted (29.10.2026) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), ss. 57(2), 175(1)