Persistent commission of tobacco offences

8Restricted premises orders: display of notices

1

This section applies where—

a

a restricted premises order has effect in respect of premises (“the relevant premises”); and

b

a person (“P”) carries on a retail business at the relevant premises.

2

P must display a notice in the relevant premises in accordance with subsection (3).

3

The notice must—

a

state that a restricted premises order has been made in respect of the relevant premises and the period for which the order has effect;

b

be displayed in a prominent position in the relevant premises where it is readily visible to persons at every relevant point of sale; and

c

be displayed no later than 5 days after the date on which the restricted premises order has effect.

4

A relevant point of sale is one that was used for the sale of tobacco or cigarette papers at any time during the period of 2 months ending with the date on which the restricted premises order was made.

5

Regulations may specify—

a

the dimensions of the notice to be displayed in accordance with this section;

b

the wording of the statement to be displayed on the notice; and

c

the size of the statement.