# Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, Paragraph 11: Interpretation

Extent: E+W

In this Schedule—
“grant” includes vary or renew;
“licence” means a personal licence or a premises licence;
“licensing authority” has the meaning given by paragraph 2;
“local authority” means—
(a) a county council in England;
(b) a district council in England;
(c) a London borough council;
(d) the Common Council of the City of London (in its capacity as a local authority), the Sub-Treasurer of the Inner Temple or the Under Treasurer of the Middle Temple;
(e) the Council of the Isles of Scilly;
“personal licence” has the meaning given by section 16(8);
“premises licence” has the meaning given by section 16(8);
“relevant products” has the meaning given by section 16(8).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/18/schedule/1/paragraph/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tobacco-and-vapes-act-2026/schedule-1/paragraph-11
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