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.