Section 9C Possession of snus etc with intent to supplyF1
It is an offence for a person to have a relevant oral tobacco product in their possession with intent to supply it to another in the course of business.
In subsection (1) “relevant oral tobacco product” has the meaning given by section 9A(2).
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—
on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or both;
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or a fine, or both.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
S. 9C inserted (29.10.2026) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), ss. 60(1), 175(1)
Notes on Part 1
Textual amendments
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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)
Notes on Chapter 1
Textual amendments
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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.
Notes on Snus etc
Textual amendments
- F1
S. 9A and cross-heading inserted (29.10.2026) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), ss. 58, 175(1)