Section 9A Ban on manufacture of snus etcF1

(1)

It is an offence to manufacture a relevant oral tobacco product.

(2)

In subsection (1) “relevant oral tobacco product” means a tobacco product that—

(a)

is intended for oral use,

(b)

is not intended to be inhaled or chewed, and

(c)

consists wholly or partly of tobacco in powder or particulate form.

(3)

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

(a)

on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or both;

(b)

on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or a fine, or both.

Annotations

F1: S. 9A and cross-heading inserted (29.10.2026) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), ss. 58, 175(1)

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.