# Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, Section 26: Breach of restricted premises orders

Extent: E+W

(1) A person commits an offence if the person—
(a) sells anything in breach of a restricted premises order, and
(b) knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the sale is in breach of the order.
(2) It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that the person took all reasonable steps to avoid the commission of the offence.
(3) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/18/section/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tobacco-and-vapes-act-2026/section-26
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