# Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, Section 39: Power to change amount of fixed penalties: England

Extent: E+W

(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend section 37 in relation to the giving of fixed penalty notices in respect of any offence other than an offence under section 17 so as to—
(a) change the amount which must be specified in notices, or
(b) change the percentage discount for early payment.
(2) The amount mentioned in subsection (1)(a) must not be changed to an amount that exceeds level 3 on the standard scale of fines for summary offences.
(3) 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/39 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tobacco-and-vapes-act-2026/section-39
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