Explanatory Notes

Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010

2010 asp 3

3 March 2010

The Act – Overview

Part 1 – Tobacco Products Etc.

Section 10 – Register of Tobacco Retailers

23.This section establishes a national Register of Tobacco Retailers in Scotland. Sections 11 to 14 set out how retailers can apply to be on the register and how changes can be made to such entries in the register and outlines the circumstances under which the Scottish Ministers can remove tobacco retailers from the register. More detail on these provisions is outlined below.