Part 1 S [F1 Tobacco and nicotine vapour products etc.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Pt. 1 title substituted (1.4.2017) by Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 14), ss. 15(11), 36(2); S.S.I. 2017/12, reg. 2, sch.

Chapter 1 S [F2 Display, sale and purchase]

Textual Amendments

F2 Pt. 1 Ch. 1 title substituted (1.4.2017) by Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 14), ss. 15(1), 36(2); S.S.I. 2017/12, reg. 2, sch.

[F3 Free distribution etc S

Textual Amendments

F3 Ss. 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)

8B Free distribution of products: defences S

(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.]