# Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, Paragraph 5: Appeals

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) A person on whom a financial penalty is imposed under section 18 may appeal to the magistrates’ court against—
(a) the decision to impose the penalty, or
(b) the amount of the penalty.
(2) An appeal under this paragraph must be brought before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day after the day on which the final notice is given to the person in accordance with paragraph 4.
(3) On an appeal under this paragraph the magistrates’ court may confirm, reduce or cancel the penalty.
(4) If a person appeals under this paragraph, the final notice is suspended until the appeal is finally determined, withdrawn or abandoned.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/18/schedule/2/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tobacco-and-vapes-act-2026/schedule-2/paragraph-5
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.