Restricted premises orders: display of noticesN.I.
8—(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 [F1, cigarette papers or nicotine products] 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.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 8(4) substituted (1.2.2022) by Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 26), s. 20(3), Sch. 1 para. 6; S.R. 2021/329, art. 2(c)
Commencement Information
I1S. 8 coming into operation (1.5.2014 for specified purposes) by The Tobacco Retailers (2014 Act) (Commencement No. 1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. 2014/125), art. 2(c)
I2S. 8 in operation at 1.7.2016 in so far as not already in operation by S.R. 2016/101, art. 2(b), Sch. 2