# Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, Paragraph 5

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.
Status: prospective

After section 8 insert—
“Interpretation of Part
8A In this Part—
“heated tobacco device” means a device that heats tobacco to generate a vapour or an aerosol for the purpose of inhalation through a mouthpiece (whether or not it can also heat other matter to produce a vapour or aerosol);
“heated tobacco-free premises” has the meaning given by section 4L(1);
“no-smoking premises” has the meaning given by section 4(2);
“performance” includes—
(a) the performance of a play or a performance given in connection with the making of a film or television programme, and
(b) a rehearsal;
“relevant vape” has the meaning given by section 4E(6);
“smoke” has the meaning given by section 4(1);
“vape” has the meaning given by section 35 of the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010;
“vape-free premises” has the meaning given by section 4H(1);
“vaporises” has the meaning given by section 35 of the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/18/schedule/18/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tobacco-and-vapes-act-2026/schedule-18/paragraph-5
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