# Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, Paragraph 2: Licensing authority

Extent: E+W

The regulations must specify a description of local authority (a “licensing authority”) which is to grant licences.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/18/schedule/1/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tobacco-and-vapes-act-2026/schedule-1/paragraph-2
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