# Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, Section 36: Power of ministers to take over proceedings

Extent: E+W

(1) The Secretary of State may take over the conduct of any proceedings from a relevant enforcement authority in England in respect of an offence committed under this Part or any regulations under section 13.
(2) The Welsh Ministers may take over the conduct of any proceedings from a local weights and measures authority in Wales in respect of an offence committed under this Part or any regulations under section 14.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/18/section/36 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tobacco-and-vapes-act-2026/section-36
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