# Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, Section 27: Power to extend restricted premises orders in Wales

Extent: E+W

(1) The Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend section 23 so as to add an offence to the definition of “relevant offence” where that offence is committed on premises in Wales.
(2) Regulations may be made under subsection (1) only if the additional offence relates to tobacco products, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, vaping products or nicotine products.
(3) Before making regulations under this section the Welsh Ministers must consult any persons that they consider it appropriate to consult.
(4) Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/18/section/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tobacco-and-vapes-act-2026/section-27
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