Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010

[F18BFree distribution of products: defencesS
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(1)Where a person is charged with an offence under section 8A of giving away a vaping product or nicotine product, or a coupon for such a product, it is a defence for the person to prove that the product or coupon was given away in accordance with arrangements made by a public authority.

(2)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations create further defences to the offence under section 8A of giving away a vaping product or nicotine product or a coupon for such a product.

(3)Regulations under this section may amend this Part.]

Textual Amendments

F1Ss. 8A, 8B and cross-heading inserted (29.4.2026 for specified purposes) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), ss. 65(1), 175(1)(2)