Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026

Schedules

Section 16(6)

Schedule 1 E+W Retail licensing scheme: England

Introduction E+W

1 This Schedule is about the provision that may be made by regulations under section 16(4).

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(4)

Licensing authority E+W

2 The regulations must specify a description of local authority (a “licensing authority”) which is to grant licences.

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(4)

Grant of licence E+W

3 (1) The regulations may—

(a) prohibit a licensing authority from granting a licence unless satisfied as to a matter specified in the regulations;

(b) require a licensing authority to have regard, in deciding whether to grant a licence, to a matter specified in the regulations.

(2) The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph (1)(a) includes—

(a) provision prohibiting a licensing authority from granting a premises licence in respect of premises within an area of a description specified in the regulations;

(b) provision limiting the number of licensed premises within an area of a description specified in the regulations.

(3) The regulations may make provision requiring a licensing authority not to grant a premises licence unless the premises have been inspected in accordance with the regulations.

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(4)

Licence fee E+W

4 (1) The regulations may authorise a licensing authority to charge a fee in respect of an application for the grant of a licence (which may be set at a level that takes into account the cost of exercising functions under or in connection with sections 16 to 18 or the regulations).

(2) Any such fee must not exceed an amount specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.

(3) The regulations may require a licensing authority to pay a proportion of any amount received by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) to any other person with functions under or in connection with sections 16 to 18 or the regulations.

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(4)

Licence conditions E+W

5 (1) The regulations may make provision for the grant of a licence subject to conditions.

(2) Provision of the kind mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) may—

(a) enable a licensing authority to attach conditions to a licence;

(b) require a licensing authority to attach to a licence a condition specified in the regulations.

(3) The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph (1) includes provision prohibiting or restricting the sale of relevant products within an area of a description specified in the regulations.

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(4)

Duration etc of licence E+W

6 (1) The regulations may make provision about the duration, renewal, variation, suspension or revocation of licences.

(2) The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph (1) includes provision conferring power on a court by which a person is convicted of an offence under section 17 to vary, suspend or revoke a licence.

Commencement Information

I6 Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(4)

Publication of licence information E+W

7 The regulations may make provision for the publication by a licensing authority of information relating to licences granted by the licensing authority.

Commencement Information

I7 Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(4)

Reviews and appeals E+W

8 (1) The regulations must specify the circumstances in which a person may request a review of a decision taken under the regulations.

(2) The regulations must confer a right of appeal to the magistrates’ court against a decision taken on a review.

(3) The regulations may contain provision about time limits for requesting reviews or initiating appeals.

Commencement Information

I8 Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(4)

Guidance E+W

9 The regulations may require a licensing authority, in carrying out functions under the regulations, to have regard to guidance published by the Secretary of State.

Commencement Information

I9 Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(4)

Sub-delegation E+W

10 The regulations may confer discretions.

Commencement Information

I10 Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(4)

Interpretation E+W

11 In this Schedule—

• “grant” includes vary or renew;

• “licence” means a personal licence or a premises licence;

• “licensing authority” has the meaning given by paragraph 2;

• “local authority” means—

  (a)

  a county council in England;

  (b)

  a district council in England;

  (c)

  a London borough council;

  (d)

  the Common Council of the City of London (in its capacity as a local authority), the Sub-Treasurer of the Inner Temple or the Under Treasurer of the Middle Temple;

  (e)

  the Council of the Isles of Scilly;

• “personal licence” has the meaning given by section 16(8);

• “premises licence” has the meaning given by section 16(8);

• “relevant products” has the meaning given by section 16(8).

Commencement Information

I11 Sch. 1 para. 11 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(4)

Prospective

Section 18

Schedule 2 E+W Financial penalties for breach of retail licence conditions: England

Introduction E+W

1 (1) This Schedule makes further provision in connection with the imposition of financial penalties under section 18.

(2) In this Schedule “relevant district council” has the meaning given by section 18(6).

Commencement Information

I12 Sch. 2 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(4)

Notices of intent E+W

2 (1) A local weights and measures authority or relevant district council must, before imposing a financial penalty on a person, give the person written notice (a “notice of intent”) of the proposed financial penalty.

(2) A notice of intent must specify—

(a) the amount of the proposed financial penalty,

(b) the reasons for proposing to impose the penalty,

(c) information about the right to make representations under paragraph 3, and

(d) the date by which any representations must be made.

(3) The date specified under sub-paragraph (2)(d) must be a date more than 28 days after the day on which the notice of intent is given to the person.

(4) The local weights and measures authority or relevant district council may at any time withdraw the notice of intent, or amend it to reduce the amount of the proposed financial penalty, by giving written notice to the person.

Commencement Information

I13 Sch. 2 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(4)

Right to make representations E+W

3 (1) A person who is given a notice of intent under paragraph 2 may make written representations to the local weights and measures authority or relevant district council that issued the notice about the proposal to impose a financial penalty.

(2) Any representations must be made within the period (“the period for representations”) ending with the date specified under paragraph 2(2)(d).

Commencement Information

I14 Sch. 2 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(4)

Final notices E+W

4 (1) After the end of the period for representations the local weights and measures authority or relevant district council must decide whether to impose a financial penalty on the person.

(2) If the local weights and measures authority or relevant district council decides to impose a financial penalty on the person, the authority or council must give the person written notice (a “final notice”) imposing the penalty.

(3) A final notice must specify—

(a) the amount of the financial penalty,

(b) the reasons for imposing the penalty,

(c) the date by which the penalty must be paid,

(d) information about the right of appeal under paragraph 5, and

(e) the consequences of failure to comply with the final notice.

(4) The date specified under sub-paragraph (3)(c) must be a date more than 28 days after the day on which the final notice is given to the person.

(5) The local weights and measures authority or relevant district council may at any time withdraw a final notice, or amend it to reduce the amount of the financial penalty, by giving written notice to the person.

(6) A final notice may not be given more than 28 days after the last day of the period for representations.

Commencement Information

I15 Sch. 2 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(4)

Appeals E+W

5 (1) A person on whom a financial penalty is imposed under section 18 may appeal to the magistrates’ court against—

(a) the decision to impose the penalty, or

(b) the amount of the penalty.

(2) An appeal under this paragraph must be brought before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day after the day on which the final notice is given to the person in accordance with paragraph 4.

(3) On an appeal under this paragraph the magistrates’ court may confirm, reduce or cancel the penalty.

(4) If a person appeals under this paragraph, the final notice is suspended until the appeal is finally determined, withdrawn or abandoned.

Commencement Information

I16 Sch. 2 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(4)

Recovery E+W

6 (1) This paragraph applies if a person fails to pay the whole or part of a financial penalty before the end of the period within which the person is required to pay the penalty.

(2) The local weights and measures authority or relevant district council that imposed the financial penalty may recover the unpaid amount of the penalty as if it were payable under an order of the county court.

Commencement Information

I17 Sch. 2 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(4)

Use of proceeds E+W

7 (1) Any sums received in pursuance of final notices given under paragraph 4 must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.

(2) But before paying such sums into the Consolidated Fund the local weights and measures authority or relevant district council may deduct—

(a) the costs of investigating the matters to which the final notices relate, and

(b) the costs of issuing the notices.

Commencement Information

I18 Sch. 2 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(4)

Section 19(6)

Schedule 3 E+W Retail licensing scheme: Wales

Introduction E+W

1 This Schedule is about the provision that may be made by regulations under section 19(4).

Commencement Information

I19 Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

Grant of licence E+W

2 (1) The regulations may—

(a) prohibit a licensing authority from granting a licence unless satisfied as to a matter specified in the regulations;

(b) require a licensing authority to have regard, in deciding whether to grant a licence, to a matter specified in the regulations.

(2) The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph (1)(a) includes—

(a) provision prohibiting a licensing authority from granting a premises licence in respect of premises within an area of a description specified in the regulations;

(b) provision limiting the number of licensed premises within an area of a description specified in the regulations.

(3) The regulations may make provision requiring a licensing authority not to grant a premises licence unless the premises have been inspected in accordance with the regulations.

Commencement Information

I20 Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

Licence fee E+W

3 (1) The regulations may authorise a licensing authority to charge a fee in respect of an application for the grant of a licence (which may be set at a level that takes into account the cost of exercising functions under or in connection with sections 19 to 21 or the regulations).

(2) Any such fee must not exceed an amount specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.

(3) The regulations may require a licensing authority to pay a proportion of any amount received by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) to any other person with functions under sections 19 to 21 or the regulations.

Commencement Information

I21 Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

Licence conditions E+W

4 (1) The regulations may make provision for the grant of a licence subject to conditions.

(2) Provision of the kind mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) may—

(a) enable a licensing authority to attach conditions to a licence;

(b) require a licensing authority to attach to a licence a condition specified in the regulations.

(3) The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph (1) includes provision prohibiting or restricting the sale of relevant products within an area of a description specified in the regulations.

Commencement Information

I22 Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

Duration etc of licence E+W

5 (1) The regulations may make provision about the duration, renewal, variation, suspension or revocation of licences.

(2) The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph (1) includes provision conferring power on a court by which a person is convicted of an offence under section 20 to vary, suspend or revoke a licence.

Commencement Information

I23 Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

Publication of licence information E+W

6 The regulations may make provision for the publication by a licensing authority of information relating to licences granted by the licensing authority.

Commencement Information

I24 Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

Reviews and appeals E+W

7 (1) The regulations must specify the circumstances in which a person may request a review of a decision taken under the regulations.

(2) The regulations must confer a right of appeal to the magistrates’ court against a decision taken on a review.

(3) The regulations may contain provision about time limits for requesting reviews or initiating appeals.

Commencement Information

I25 Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

Guidance E+W

8 The regulations may require a licensing authority, in carrying out functions under the regulations, to have regard to guidance published by the Welsh Ministers.

Commencement Information

I26 Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

Sub-delegation E+W

9 The regulations may confer discretions.

Commencement Information

I27 Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

Interpretation E+W

10 In this Schedule—

• “grant” includes vary or renew;

• “licence” means a personal licence or a premises licence;

• “licensing authority”, in relation to the doing of things or the use of premises in a county or county borough in Wales, means the council of the county or county borough;

• “personal licence” has the meaning given by section 19(8);

• “premises licence” has the meaning given by section 19(8);

• “relevant products” has the meaning given by section 19(8).

Commencement Information

I28 Sch. 3 para. 10 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

Prospective

Section 21

Schedule 4 E+W Financial penalties for breach of retail licence conditions: Wales

Introduction E+W

1 This Schedule makes further provision in connection with the imposition of financial penalties under section 21.

Commencement Information

I29 Sch. 4 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Notices of intent E+W

2 (1) A local weights and measures authority must, before imposing a financial penalty on a person, give the person written notice (a “notice of intent”) of the proposed financial penalty.

(2) A notice of intent must specify—

(a) the amount of the proposed financial penalty,

(b) the reasons for proposing to impose the penalty,

(c) information about the right to make representations under paragraph 3, and

(d) the date by which any representations must be made.

(3) The date specified under sub-paragraph (2)(d) must be a date more than 28 days after the day on which the notice of intent is given to the person.

(4) The local weights and measures authority may at any time withdraw the notice of intent, or amend it to reduce the amount of the proposed financial penalty, by giving written notice to the person.

Commencement Information

I30 Sch. 4 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Right to make representations E+W

3 (1) A person who is given a notice of intent under paragraph 2 may make written representations to the local weights and measures authority that issued the notice about the proposal to impose a financial penalty.

(2) Any representations must be made within the period (“the period for representations”) ending with the date specified under paragraph 2(2)(d).

Commencement Information

I31 Sch. 4 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Final notices E+W

4 (1) After the end of the period for representations the local weights and measures authority must decide whether to impose a financial penalty on the person.

(2) If the local weights and measures authority decides to impose a financial penalty on the person, the authority must give the person written notice (a “final notice”) imposing the penalty.

(3) A final notice must specify—

(a) the amount of the financial penalty,

(b) the reasons for imposing the penalty,

(c) the date by which the penalty must be paid,

(d) information about the right of appeal under paragraph 5, and

(e) the consequences of failure to comply with the final notice.

(4) The date specified under sub-paragraph (3)(c) must be a date more than 28 days after the day on which the final notice is given to the person.

(5) The local weights and measures authority may at any time withdraw a final notice, or amend it to reduce the amount of the financial penalty, by giving written notice to the person.

(6) A final notice may not be given more than 28 days after the last day of the period for representations.

Commencement Information

I32 Sch. 4 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Appeals E+W

5 (1) A person on whom a financial penalty is imposed under section 21 may appeal to the magistrates’ court against—

(a) the decision to impose the penalty, or

(b) the amount of the penalty.

(2) An appeal under this paragraph must be brought before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day after the day on which the final notice is given to the person in accordance with paragraph 4.

(3) On an appeal under this paragraph the magistrates’ court may confirm, reduce or cancel the penalty.

(4) If a person appeals under this paragraph, the final notice is suspended until the appeal is finally determined, withdrawn or abandoned.

Commencement Information

I33 Sch. 4 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Recovery E+W

6 (1) This paragraph applies if a person fails to pay the whole or part of a financial penalty before the end of the period within which the person is required to pay the penalty.

(2) The local weights and measures authority that imposed the financial penalty may recover the unpaid amount of the penalty as if it were payable under an order of the county court.

Commencement Information

I34 Sch. 4 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Use of proceeds E+W

7 (1) Any sums received in pursuance of final notices given under paragraph 4 must be paid into the Welsh Consolidated Fund.

(2) But before paying such sums into the Welsh Consolidated Fund the local weights and measures authority may deduct—

(a) the costs of investigating the matters to which the final notices relate, and

(b) the costs of issuing the notices.

Commencement Information

I35 Sch. 4 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Section 43

Schedule 5 E+W Handing over tobacco etc to underage people in Wales

Prospective

1 E+W The Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 2) is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I36 Sch. 5 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Prospective

2 E+W In the heading of Part 3—

(a) in the Welsh language text, after “tybaco” insert “, cynhyrchion fepio”;

(b) in the English language text, after “tobacco” insert “, vaping products”.

Commencement Information

I37 Sch. 5 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Prospective

3 E+W In the heading of Chapter 4 of Part 3—

(a) in the Welsh language text omit “i bersonau o dan 18 oed”;

(b) in the English language text omit “to persons under 18”.

Commencement Information

I38 Sch. 5 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Prospective

4 E+W In the Welsh language text, before section 52 insert—

“51A Y drosedd o roi tybaco etc. i bobl a anwyd ar neu ar ôl 1 Ionawr 2009

(1) Mae person (“A”) yn cyflawni trosedd—

(a) os yw A, mewn cysylltiad â threfniadau o dan adran 53, yn rhoi yng Nghymru gynhyrchion tybaco, cynhyrchion smygu llysieuol neu bapurau sigaréts i berson a anwyd ar neu ar ôl 1 Ionawr 2009 (“B”),

(b) os nad yw’r rhoi yn digwydd naill ai—

(i) yng nghwrs crefft, proffesiwn, busnes neu gyflogaeth B, neu

(ii) yng ngŵydd person arall a anwyd cyn 1 Ionawr 2009,

(c) os yw A, ar adeg y rhoi, yn gwybod bod cynhyrchion tybaco, cynhyrchion smygu llysieuol neu bapurau sigaréts (pa un bynnag sy’n gymwys) yn cael eu rhoi, a

(d) pan roddir y cynhyrchion tybaco, y cynhyrchion smygu llysieuol neu’r papurau sigaréts, os nad ydynt mewn pecyn—

(i) sydd wedi ei selio, a

(ii) sydd â chyfeiriad arno, at ddiben ei ddanfon i’r cyfeiriad hwnnw yn unol â threfniadau o fewn adran 53.

(2) Ystyr “pecyn” yn isadran (1)(d) yw pecyn yn ychwanegol at y pecyn gwreiddiol y mae’r cynhyrchion tybaco, y cynhyrchion smygu llysieuol neu’r papurau sigaréts wedi eu cyflenwi ynddo at ddiben eu gwerthu drwy fanwerthu gan eu gwneuthurwr neu eu mewnforiwr.

(3) Mae person sy’n euog o drosedd o dan yr adran hon yn agored ar euogfarn ddiannod i ddirwy nad yw’n uwch na lefel 4 ar y raddfa safonol.

(4) Pan fo person (“y cyhuddedig”) wedi ei gyhuddo o drosedd o dan yr adran hon oherwydd ymddygiad y cyhuddedig ei hun (ac eithrio yn rhinwedd adran 44 o Ddeddf Llysoedd Ynadon 1980 (p.43) (helpwyr ac anogwyr)) mae’n amddiffyniad i’r cyhuddedig ddangos—

(a) bod y cyhuddedig yn credu, pan ddigwyddodd y rhoi, fod y person y rhoddwyd y cynhyrchion tybaco, y cynhyrchion smygu llysieuol neu’r papurau sigaréts iddo, neu berson arall a oedd yn bresennol ar adeg y rhoi, wedi cael ei eni cyn 1 Ionawr 2009, a

(b) naill ai—

(i) bod y cyhuddedig wedi cymryd camau rhesymol i gadarnhau oedran y person hwnnw, neu

(ii) na allai neb fod wedi amau’n rhesymol o olwg y person hwnnw fod y person wedi cael ei eni ar neu ar ôl 1 Ionawr 2009.

(5) At ddibenion is-adran (4)(b), mae’r cyhuddedig i gael ei drin fel pe bai wedi cymryd camau rhesymol i gadarnhau oedran person—

(a) os gofynnodd y cyhuddedig i’r person hwnnw am dystiolaeth o oedran y person hwnnw, a

(b) pe bai’r dystiolaeth wedi argyhoeddi person rhesymol.

(6) Pan fo person wedi ei gyhuddo o drosedd o dan yr adran hon oherwydd gweithred neu ddiffyg person arall, neu yn rhinwedd cymhwyso adran 44 o Ddeddf Llysoedd Ynadon 1980 (p.43) (helpwyr ac anogwyr), mae’n amddiffyniad dangos i’r person gymryd rhagofalon rhesymol ac arfer diwydrwydd dyladwy i osgoi cyflawni’r drosedd.”

Commencement Information

I39 Sch. 5 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Prospective

5 E+W In the English language text, before section 52 insert—

“51A Offence of handing over tobacco etc to people born on or after 1 January 2009

(1) A person (“A”) commits an offence if—

(a) in connection with arrangements under section 53, A hands over in Wales tobacco products, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers to a person born on or after 1 January 2009 (“B”),

(b) the handing over does not take place either—

(i) in the course of B’s trade, profession, business or employment, or

(ii) in the presence of another person who was born before 1 January 2009,

(c) at the time of the handing over, A knows that tobacco products, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers (whichever is the case) are being handed over, and

(d) when handed over, the tobacco products, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers are not contained in a package that—

(i) is sealed, and

(ii) has an address on it, for the purpose of its delivery to that address in accordance with arrangements within section 53.

(2) “Package” in subsection (1)(d) means a package in addition to the original package in which the tobacco products, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers were supplied for the purpose of retail sale by their manufacturer or importer.

(3) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.

(4) Where a person (“the accused”) is charged with an offence under this section by reason of the accused’s own conduct (and otherwise than by virtue of section 44 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c.43) (aiders and abettors)) it is a defence for the accused to show—

(a) that the accused believed, when the handing over took place, that the person to whom the tobacco products, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers were handed over, or another person present at the time of the handing over, was born before 1 January 2009, and

(b) either—

(i) that the accused had taken reasonable steps to establish the age of that person, or

(ii) that nobody could reasonably have suspected from that person’s appearance that the person was born on or after 1 January 2009.

(5) For the purposes of subsection (4)(b), the accused is to be treated as having taken reasonable steps to establish the age of a person if—

(a) the accused asked that person for evidence of that person’s age, and

(b) the evidence would have convinced a reasonable person.

(6) Where a person is charged with an offence under this section by reason of the act or default of another person, or by virtue of the application of section 44 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c.43) (aiders and abettors), it is a defence to show that the person took reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence to avoid committing the offence.”

Commencement Information

I40 Sch. 5 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Prospective

6 (1) The Welsh language text of section 52 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In the heading, for “tybaco etc.” substitute “cynhyrchion fepio a chynhyrchion nicotin”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “dybaco, papurau sigaréts neu gynhyrchion nicotin” substitute “gynhyrchion fepio neu”;

(b) in paragraph (c), for “tybaco neu bapurau sigaréts neu gynhyrchion nicotin” substitute “cynhyrchion fepio neu”;

(c) in paragraph (d), for “tybaco, y papurau sigaréts neu’r cynhyrchion nicotin” substitute “cynhyrchion fepio neu’r”.

(4) In subsection (2), for “tybaco, y papurau sigaréts neu’r cynhyrchion nicotin” substitute “cynhyrchion fepio neu”.

(5) In subsection (4)(a), for “tybaco, y papurau sigaréts neu’r cynhyrchion nicotin” substitute “cynhyrchion fepio neu”.

(6) Omit subsection (7).

Commencement Information

I41 Sch. 5 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Prospective

7 (1) The English language text of section 52 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In the heading, for “tobacco etc.” substitute “vaping and nicotine products”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or” substitute “vaping products or”;

(b) in paragraph (c), for “tobacco or cigarette papers or” substitute “vaping products or”;

(c) in paragraph (d), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or” substitute “vaping products or”.

(4) In subsection (2), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or” substitute “vaping products or”.

(5) In subsection (4)(a), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or” substitute “vaping products or”.

(6) Omit subsection (7).

Commencement Information

I42 Sch. 5 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Prospective

8 (1) The Welsh language text of section 53 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a), for “tybaco, papurau sigaréts neu gynhyrchion nicotin” substitute “cynnyrch perthnasol”;

(b) in paragraph (a), for “tybaco, y papurau sigaréts neu’r cynhyrchion nicotin gael eu danfon” substitute “cynnyrch perthnasol gael ei ddanfon”;

(c) in paragraph (b), for “tybaco, y papurau sigaréts neu’r cynhyrchion nicotin o dan sylw” substitute “cynnyrch perthnasol”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a), for “tybaco, papurau sigaréts neu gynhyrchion nicotin” substitute “cynnyrch perthnasol”;

(b) in paragraph (a), for “tybaco, y papurau sigaréts neu’r cynhyrchion nicotin gael eu casglu” substitute “cynnyrch perthnasol gael ei gasglu”;

(c) in paragraph (b), for “tybaco, y papurau sigaréts neu’r cynhyrchion nicotin o dan sylw” substitute “cynnyrch perthnasol”.

(4) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) Yn yr adran hon ystyr “cynnyrch perthnasol” yw—

(a) cynnyrch tybaco,

(b) cynnyrch smygu llysieuol,

(c) papurau sigaréts,

(d) cynnyrch fepio, neu

(e) cynnyrch nicotin.”

Commencement Information

I43 Sch. 5 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Prospective

9 (1) The English language text of section 53 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or nicotine products” substitute “a relevant product”;

(b) in paragraph (a), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or nicotine products” substitute “relevant product”;

(c) in paragraph (b), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or nicotine products concerned” substitute “relevant product”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or nicotine products” substitute “a relevant product”;

(b) in paragraph (a), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or nicotine products” substitute “relevant product”;

(c) in paragraph (b), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or nicotine products concerned” substitute “relevant product”.

(4) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) In this section “relevant product” means—

(a) a tobacco product,

(b) a herbal smoking product,

(c) cigarette papers,

(d) a vaping product, or

(e) a nicotine product.”

Commencement Information

I44 Sch. 5 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

10 E+W In the Welsh language text, after section 54 insert—

“54A Pŵer i ymestyn y Bennod hon i gynhyrchion eraill

Caiff Gweinidogion Cymru drwy reoliadau ddiwygio’r Bennod hon at ddiben ymestyn unrhyw ddarpariaeth sy’n gymwys mewn perthynas â chynhyrchion tybaco i—

(a) dyfais o ddisgrifiad penodedig sy’n galluogi cynnyrch tybaco i gael ei ddefnyddio (er enghraifft, dyfais cynhesu tybaco neu bibell);

(b) eitem y bwriedir iddi ffurfio rhan o ddyfais o’r fath.”

Commencement Information

I45 Sch. 5 para. 10 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

11 E+W In the English language text, after section 54 insert—

“54A Power to extend this Chapter to other products

(1) The Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend this Chapter for the purpose of extending any provision that applies in relation to a tobacco product to—

(a) a device of a specified description which enables a tobacco product to be consumed (for example, a heated tobacco device or pipe);

(b) an item which is intended to form part of such a device.

(2) Before making regulations under this section the Welsh Ministers must consult any persons the Welsh Ministers consider it appropriate to consult.”

Commencement Information

I46 Sch. 5 para. 11 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

Prospective

12 E+W For the Welsh language text of section 55 substitute—

“55 Dehongli’r Bennod hon

Yn y Bennod hon—

• ystyr “cyflogaeth” (“employment”) yw unrhyw gyflogaeth, pa un ai â thâl neu’n ddi-dâl, ac mae’n cynnwys—

  (a)

  gwaith o dan gontract am wasanaethau neu fel deiliad swydd, a

  (b)

  profiad gwaith a ddarperir yn unol â chwrs neu raglen hyfforddi neu yng nghwrs hyfforddiant ar gyfer cyflogaeth;

• mae i “cynnyrch fepio” yr ystyr a roddir i “vaping product” gan adran 50 o Ddeddf Tybaco a Fêps 2026;

• mae i “cynnyrch nicotin” yr ystyr a roddir i “nicotine product” gan adran 50 o Ddeddf Tybaco a Fêps 2026;

• mae i “cynnyrch smygu llysieuol” yr ystyr a roddir i “herbal smoking product” gan adran 50 o Ddeddf Tybaco a Fêps 2026;

• mae i “cynnyrch tybaco” yr ystyr a roddir i “tobacco product” gan adran 50 o Ddeddf Tybaco a Fêps 2026;

• mae “papurau sigaréts” (“cigarette papers”) yn cynnwys unrhyw beth y bwriedir iddo gael ei ddefnyddio ar gyfer cau am gynhyrchion tybaco neu gynhyrchion smygu llysieuol at y diben o alluogi iddynt gael eu smygu.”

Commencement Information

I47 Sch. 5 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

Prospective

13 E+W For the English language text of section 55 substitute—

“55 Interpretation of this Chapter

In this Chapter—

• “cigarette papers” (“papurau sigaréts”) includes anything intended to be used for encasing tobacco products or herbal smoking products for the purpose of enabling them to be smoked;

• “employment” (“cyflogaeth”) means any employment, whether paid or unpaid, and includes—

  (a)

  work under a contract for services or as an office holder, and

  (b)

  work experience provided pursuant to a training course or programme or in the course of training for employment;

• “herbal smoking product” (“cynnyrch smygu llysieuol”) has the meaning given by section 50 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026;

• “nicotine product” (“cynnyrch nicotin”) has the meaning given by section 50 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026;

• “tobacco product” (“cynnyrch tybaco”) has the meaning given by section 50 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026;

• “vaping product” (“cynnyrch fepio”) has the meaning given by section 50 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026.”

Commencement Information

I48 Sch. 5 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(5)

14 E+W In the Welsh language text of section 123, in subsection (2), for “neu 50(2)” substitute “, 50(2) neu 54A”.

Commencement Information

I49 Sch. 5 para. 14 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

15 E+W In the English language text of section 123, in subsection (2)(a), for “or 50(2)” substitute “, 50(2) or 54A”.

Commencement Information

I50 Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(5)

Prospective

Section 44

Schedule 6 E+W Part 1: consequential amendments commencing after 6 months

Children and Young Persons Act 1933 E+W

1 The Children and Young Persons Act 1933 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I51 Sch. 6 para. 1 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

2 Omit sections 12A to 12D and the italic heading before those sections.

Commencement Information

I52 Sch. 6 para. 2 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

3 Omit section 102.

Commencement Information

I53 Sch. 6 para. 3 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) Act 1991 E+W

4 The Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) Act 1991 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I54 Sch. 6 para. 4 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

5 Omit sections 3 and 3A.

Commencement Information

I55 Sch. 6 para. 5 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

6 (1) Section 4 is amended as follows.

(2) Omit subsection (2).

(3) In subsections (3) and (4) omit “or (2).”

(4) In the heading omit “and on vending machines”.

Commencement Information

I56 Sch. 6 para. 6 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

7 Omit section 5.

Commencement Information

I57 Sch. 6 para. 7 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 E+W

8 The Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I58 Sch. 6 para. 8 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

9 Omit section 9.

Commencement Information

I59 Sch. 6 para. 9 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

10 In section 17, in subsection (1) omit “9(5),”.

Commencement Information

I60 Sch. 6 para. 10 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Health Act 2006 E+W

11 The Health Act 2006 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I61 Sch. 6 para. 11 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

12 Omit Chapter 2 of Part 1.

Commencement Information

I62 Sch. 6 para. 12 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

13 (1) Section 79 is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (4) omit paragraph (b).

(3) In subsection (4A) omit paragraph (b) (but not the “or” at the end).

Commencement Information

I63 Sch. 6 para. 13 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 E+W

14 In the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 omit section 143 and the italic heading before that section.

Commencement Information

I64 Sch. 6 para. 14 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 E+W

15 (1) Schedule 3 to the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 is amended as follows.

(2) At the appropriate place insert—

• “Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, Parts 1, 5 and 6”.

(3) Omit the reference to section 92 of the Children and Families Act 2014.

Commencement Information

I65 Sch. 6 para. 15 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Health Act 2009 E+W

16 The Health Act 2009 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I66 Sch. 6 para. 16 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

17 Omit section 22.

Commencement Information

I67 Sch. 6 para. 17 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

18 In Schedule 4 omit paragraph 1 and the italic heading before that paragraph.

Commencement Information

I68 Sch. 6 para. 18 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Children and Families Act 2014 E+W

19 The Children and Families Act 2014 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I69 Sch. 6 para. 19 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

20 (1) Section 91 is amended as follows.

(2) In the heading omit “, nicotine products”.

(3) In subsection (1), for “, cigarette papers or a relevant nicotine product” substitute “or cigarette papers”.

(4) Omit subsection (5).

(5) Omit subsection (8).

Commencement Information

I70 Sch. 6 para. 20 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

21 Omit sections 92 and 93.

Commencement Information

I71 Sch. 6 para. 21 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

22 In section 135, in subsection (6) omit paragraph (d).

Commencement Information

I72 Sch. 6 para. 22 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/507) E+W

23 In the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 omit regulation 17.

Commencement Information

I73 Sch. 6 para. 23 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 2) E+W

24 The Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I74 Sch. 6 para. 24 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

25 (1) Section 32 is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) in the Welsh language text, for “adran 12A o Ddeddf Plant a Phobl Ifanc 1933 (p.12)” substitute “adran 23 o Ddeddf Tybaco a Fêps 2026”;

(b) in the English language text, for “section 12A of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c. 12)” substitute “section 23 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) in the Welsh language text, for “adran 12B o Ddeddf Plant a Phobl Ifanc 1933 (p.12)” substitute “adran 28 o Ddeddf Tybaco a Fêps 2026”;

(b) the English language text, for “section 12B of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c. 12)” substitute “section 28 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026”.

Commencement Information

I75 Sch. 6 para. 25 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

26 Omit Chapter 3 of Part 3.

Commencement Information

I76 Sch. 6 para. 26 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

27 Omit section 54.

Commencement Information

I77 Sch. 6 para. 27 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

28 In Schedule 2 omit paragraph 17.

Commencement Information

I78 Sch. 6 para. 28 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 E+W

29 In Schedule 15 to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, in Part 1, in the first part of the Table (Acts of Parliament), at the appropriate place (according to alphabetical order of Acts mentioned) insert—

“Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026

(1) All public designated enforcers, other than— (a) the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland; (b) the Department of Health in Northern Ireland; (c) the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland; (d) an enforcement authority within the meaning of section 120(15) of the Communications Act 2003 (regulation of premium rate services); (e) the Maritime and Coastguard Agency; (f) the Office for the Traffic Commissioner; (g) the Secretary of State. (2) All private designated enforcers.”

Commencement Information

I79 Sch. 6 para. 29 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Prospective

Section 44

Schedule 7 E+W Part 1: consequential amendments commencing on 1 January 2027

Children and Young Persons Act 1933 E+W

1 In the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 omit section 7.

Commencement Information

I80 Sch. 7 para. 1 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Protection of Children (Tobacco) Act 1986 E+W

2 The Protection of Children (Tobacco) Act 1986 is repealed.

Commencement Information

I81 Sch. 7 para. 2 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) Act 1991 E+W

3 The Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) Act 1991 is repealed.

Commencement Information

I82 Sch. 7 para. 3 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994 E+W

4 In Schedule 13 to the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994 omit paragraph 169 and the italic heading before that paragraph.

Commencement Information

I83 Sch. 7 para. 4 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Police Reform Act 2002 E+W

5 In Schedule 5 to the Police Reform Act 2002 omit paragraph 6 and the italic heading before that paragraph.

Commencement Information

I84 Sch. 7 para. 5 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Courts Act 2003 E+W

6 In Schedule 8 to the Courts Act 2003 omit paragraph 72.

Commencement Information

I85 Sch. 7 para. 6 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 E+W

7 The Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I86 Sch. 7 para. 7 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

8 In Schedule 3 omit the reference to the Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) Act 1991.

Commencement Information

I87 Sch. 7 para. 8 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

9 (1) Schedule 6 is amended as follows.

(2) Omit the reference to section 7(1) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933.

(3) Omit the reference to the Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) Act 1991.

Commencement Information

I88 Sch. 7 para. 9 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 3) E+W

10 In Schedule 2 to the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 3) omit paragraph 2 and the italic heading before that paragraph.

Commencement Information

I89 Sch. 7 para. 10 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 E+W

11 In Schedule 16 to the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 omit paragraph 67.

Commencement Information

I90 Sch. 7 para. 11 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Children and Families Act 2014 E+W

12 In the Children and Families Act 2014 omit section 91.

Commencement Information

I91 Sch. 7 para. 12 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 E+W

13 In Schedule 15 to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, in Part 1, in the Table omit the entries relating to—

(a) section 7(1) and (2) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933;

(b) section 4 of the Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) Act 1991.

Commencement Information

I92 Sch. 7 para. 13 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Prospective

Section 68

Schedule 8 S Alignment of definition of “vaping product” in Scottish legislation

Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 3) S

1 The Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I93 Sch. 8 para. 1 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

2 For the heading of Part 1 substitute “Tobacco, vaping and nicotine products”.

Commencement Information

I94 Sch. 8 para. 2 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

3 In the heading of Chapter 2 of Part 1, for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I95 Sch. 8 para. 3 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

4 In section 10 (register of tobacco and nicotine vapour product retailers)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”;

(b) in the heading, for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I96 Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

5 In section 11 (application for registration and addition of premises etc.), in subsections (2)(b) and (c), (2A)(b) and (c), (3)(b), (4)(b) and (5), for “nicotine vapour”, in each place it occurs, substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I97 Sch. 8 para. 5 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

6 In section 12 (certificates of registration), in subsection (2)(b) and (c), for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I98 Sch. 8 para. 6 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

7 In section 13 (duty to notify registrar of changes), in subsection (1)(c), for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I99 Sch. 8 para. 7 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

8 In section 14 (changes to and removal from register), in subsections (2), (3)(b) and (5)(b), for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I100 Sch. 8 para. 8 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

9 In the italic heading before section 15, for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I101 Sch. 8 para. 9 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

10 In section 15 (tobacco and nicotine vapour product banning orders)—

(a) in subsections (1), (2), (3), (4)(c) and (6), for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”;

(b) in the heading, for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I102 Sch. 8 para. 10 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

11 In section 16 (tobacco and nicotine vapour product banning orders: ancillary orders)—

(a) in subsections (1)(a) and (b), (2)(a)(i) and (ii) and (b)(i), (ii) and (iii), (3)(b), (4) and (5), for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”;

(b) in the heading, for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I103 Sch. 8 para. 11 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

12 In section 17 (tobacco and nicotine vapour product banning orders etc.: appeals)—

(a) in subsections (1) and (3), for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”;

(b) in the heading, for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I104 Sch. 8 para. 12 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

13 In section 18 (tobacco and nicotine vapour product banning orders etc.: notification to Scottish Ministers)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”;

(b) in the heading, for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I105 Sch. 8 para. 13 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

14 In section 19 (tobacco and nicotine vapour product banning orders: display of notices)—

(a) in subsections (1)(a), (3)(a) and (c) and (4), for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”;

(b) in the heading, for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I106 Sch. 8 para. 14 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

15 In section 20 (offences relating to the register), in subsections (1), (2), (2A) and (4), for “nicotine vapour”, in each place it occurs, substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I107 Sch. 8 para. 15 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

16 In the italic heading above section 21, for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I108 Sch. 8 para. 16 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

17 In section 21 (public inspection of the register), in subsection (1)(b) and (c), for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping”.

Commencement Information

I109 Sch. 8 para. 17 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

18 In section 35 (interpretation), in subsection (1)—

(a) omit the definition of “nicotine vapour product business”;

(b) in the definition of “tobacco or nicotine vapour product business”, for “nicotine vapour” substitute “vaping” in both places;

(c) at the appropriate places insert—

• ““medical device” has the meaning given by the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/618),”;

• ““medicinal product” has the meaning given by the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1916),”;

• ““vape” means—

  (a)

  a device which—

  (i)

  vaporises substances, other than tobacco, for the purpose of inhalation through a mouthpiece (whether or not it also vaporises tobacco), and

  (ii)

  is not a medical device or a medicinal product, or

  (b)

  an item which is intended to form part of a device within paragraph (a) (including anything intended to be attached to it with a view to imparting flavour),”;

• ““vaping product” means—

  (a)

  a vape, or

  (b)

  a vaping substance,”;

• ““vaping product business” means a business involving the sale of vaping products by retail,”;

• ““vaping substance” means a substance, other than tobacco, that is intended to be vaporised by a vape,”;

• ““vaporises” includes aerosolises (and “vaporised” is to be construed accordingly).”

Commencement Information

I110 Sch. 8 para. 18 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

19 Omit section 35A (meaning of “nicotine vapour product”).

Commencement Information

I111 Sch. 8 para. 19 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Transitional provision S

20 In any legislation passed at a time before this Schedule comes into force, and in any instrument or other document made before that time under or for the purposes of the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010, any reference to a nicotine vapour product (within the meaning of section 35A of that Act before its repeal by this Schedule) is to be read, in relation to times after this Schedule comes into force, as a reference to a vaping product (within the meaning of section 35 of that Act).

Commencement Information

I112 Sch. 8 para. 20 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Prospective

Section 69

Schedule 9 S Extension of retailer register etc: Scotland

1 S The Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 3) is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I113 Sch. 9 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

2 S In the heading of Part 1, after “Tobacco,” insert “herbal smoking,”.

Commencement Information

I114 Sch. 9 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

3 S In the heading of Chapter 2 of Part 1, for “and vaping” substitute “, herbal smoking, vaping and nicotine”.

Commencement Information

I115 Sch. 9 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

4 S In section 10 (register of tobacco and nicotine vapour product retailers)—

(a) for subsection (1) substitute—

“(1) The Scottish Ministers must keep a register (referred to in this Part as “the Register”) of persons carrying on one or more of the following (each of which is a “registrable business”)—

(a) a tobacco business,

(b) a herbal smoking product business,

(c) a vaping product business,

(d) a nicotine product business.”;

(b) after subsection (2) insert—

“(3) References in this Chapter to a kind of registrable business are to a kind mentioned in subsection (1)(a), (b), (c) or (d).”

(c) in the heading, for “and vaping” substitute “, herbal smoking, vaping and nicotine”.

Commencement Information

I116 Sch. 9 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

5 (1) Section 11 (application for registration and addition of premises etc.) is amended as follows. S

(2) In subsection (2)(b) and (c), for “tobacco or vaping product” substitute “registrable”.

(3) For subsection (2A) substitute—

“(2A) An application under subsection (1) must state, in relation to each of the premises included in it, each kind of registrable business that the applicant proposes to carry on at the premises.”

(4) In subsection (3)(b)—

(a) for “tobacco and vaping product banning order” substitute “banning order”;

(b) for “tobacco or vaping product business” substitute “registrable business”.

(5) For subsection (4)(b) substitute—

“(b) the addresses of the premises at which the applicant proposes to carry on a registrable business, noting, in relation to each of the premises, each kind of registrable business that the applicant proposes to carry on at the premises, and”.

(6) For subsection (5) substitute—

“(5) On granting an application under subsection (1)(b), the Scottish Ministers must amend the applicant’s entry in the Register so as to include the address of the further premises at which the applicant proposes to carry on a registrable business, noting, in relation to each of the premises, each kind of registrable business that the applicant proposes to carry on at the premises.”

Commencement Information

I117 Sch. 9 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

6 S In section 12 (certificates of registration), for subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) A certificate issued under subsection (1) must state each kind of registrable business noted in the applicant’s entry in the Register in relation to the premises.”

Commencement Information

I118 Sch. 9 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

7 S In section 13 (duty to notify certain changes), in subsection (1), for paragraph (c) substitute—

“(c) the fact that the person is no longer carrying on a herbal smoking product business at an address noted in the person’s entry in the Register,

(d) the fact that the person is no longer carrying on a vaping product business at an address noted in the person’s entry in the Register,

(e) the fact that the person is no longer carrying on a nicotine product business at an address noted in the person’s entry in the Register.”

Commencement Information

I119 Sch. 9 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

8 S In section 14 (changes to and removal from register)—

(a) in subsection (2) omit “tobacco and vaping product”;

(b) in subsection (3)(b), for “tobacco or vaping product” substitute “registrable”;

(c) in subsection (5)(b), for “tobacco or vaping product” substitute “registrable”.

Commencement Information

I120 Sch. 9 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

9 S In the italic heading before section 15 omit “Tobacco and vaping product”.

Commencement Information

I121 Sch. 9 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

10 S In section 15 (tobacco and vaping product banning orders)—

(a) in subsections (1), (2) and (3), for “tobacco or vaping product” substitute “registrable”;

(b) in subsection (4)(c)—

(i) after “, tobacco products” insert “, herbal smoking products”;

(ii) for “or vaping products” substitute “, vaping products or nicotine products”;

(c) in subsection (6) omit “tobacco and vaping product”;

(d) in the heading omit “Tobacco and vaping product”.

Commencement Information

I122 Sch. 9 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

11 S In section 16 (tobacco and vaping product banning orders: ancillary orders)—

(a) in subsections (1)(a) and (b) omit “tobacco and vaping product”;

(b) in subsection (2)(a)(i) and (ii) and (b)(i), (ii) and (iii), for “tobacco or vaping product” substitute “registrable”;

(c) in subsections (3)(b), (4) and (5) omit “tobacco and vaping product”;

(d) in the heading omit “Tobacco and vaping product”.

Commencement Information

I123 Sch. 9 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

12 S In section 17 (tobacco and vaping product banning orders etc.: appeals)—

(a) in subsections (1) and (3) omit “tobacco and vaping product”;

(b) in the heading omit “Tobacco and vaping product”.

Commencement Information

I124 Sch. 9 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

13 S In section 18 (tobacco and vaping product banning orders etc.: notification to Scottish Ministers)—

(a) in subsection (1) omit “tobacco and vaping product”;

(b) in the heading omit “Tobacco and vaping product”.

Commencement Information

I125 Sch. 9 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

14 S In section 19 (tobacco and vaping product banning orders: display of notices)—

(a) in subsections (1)(a) and (3)(a) and (c) omit “tobacco and vaping product”;

(b) in subsection (4)—

(i) after “tobacco products” insert “, herbal smoking products”;

(ii) for “or vaping products” substitute “, vaping products or nicotine products”;

(c) in the heading omit “Tobacco and vaping product”.

Commencement Information

I126 Sch. 9 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

15 S In section 20 (offences relating to the register)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “tobacco or vaping product” substitute “registrable”;

(b) for subsections (2) and (2A) substitute—

“(2) A registered person who carries on a registrable business at premises other than those noted in the person’s entry in the Register as premises at which the person carries on that kind of registrable business commits an offence.”;

(c) in subsection (4) omit “tobacco and vaping product”;

(d) in subsection (6)(a), in the words before sub-paragraph (i) omit “, (2A)”.

Commencement Information

I127 Sch. 9 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

16 S In the italic heading above section 21, for “and vaping” substitute “, herbal smoking, vaping and nicotine”.

Commencement Information

I128 Sch. 9 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

17 S In section 21 (public inspection of register), for subsection (1) substitute—

“(1) On the basis of information contained in the Register, the Scottish Ministers must make available for public inspection a list of premises, specifying for each of those premises each kind of registrable business carried on or proposed to be carried on there.”

Commencement Information

I129 Sch. 9 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

18 S In section 22 (council access to Register), in subsection (2), for “may by” substitute “may be”.

Commencement Information

I130 Sch. 9 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

19 S In section 35 (interpretation), in subsection (1)—

(a) omit the definitions of “tobacco or vaping product business” and “tobacco retailing banning order”;

(b) at the appropriate places insert—

• ““banning order” has the meaning given in section 15(6),”;

• ““herbal smoking product business” means a business involving the sale of herbal smoking products by retail,”;

• ““nicotine product business” means a business involving the sale of nicotine products by retail,”;

• ““registrable business” has the meaning given in section 10(1) (and references to a kind of registrable business have the meaning given in section 10(3)),”.

Commencement Information

I131 Sch. 9 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(7)

Prospective

Section 87

Schedule 10 N.I. Extension of retailer register: Northern Ireland

1 N.I. The Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 4 (N.I.)) is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I132 Sch. 10 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

2 N.I. In the italic heading before section 1, after “tobacco” insert “, vaping product and nicotine product”.

Commencement Information

I133 Sch. 10 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

3 N.I. In section 1 (register of tobacco retailers)—

(a) for subsection (1) substitute—

“(1) The registration authority must, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, maintain a register (“the Register”) of persons carrying on one or more of the following (each of which is a “registrable business”)—

(a) a tobacco business;

(b) a vaping product business;

(c) a nicotine product business.”;

(b) in subsection (2)(a), for “tobacco” substitute “registrable”;

(c) after subsection (6) insert—

“(7) References in this Act to a kind of registrable business are to a kind mentioned in subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c).”;

(d) in the heading, after “tobacco” insert “, vaping product and nicotine product”.

Commencement Information

I134 Sch. 10 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

4 N.I. In section 2 (application for registration)—

(a) in subsection (1)—

(i) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a);

(ii) at the end of paragraph (b) insert “; or

(c) to add further kinds of registrable business in relation to premises the address of which is noted in the person’s entry in the Register.”;

(b) in subsection (2)—

(i) in paragraphs (b) and (c), for “tobacco” substitute “registrable”;

(ii) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(ca) where it is an application under subsection (1)(a) or (b), state, in relation to each of the premises to which the application relates, each kind of registrable business that the applicant proposes to carry on at the premises;

(cb) where it is an application under subsection (1)(c), state, in relation to each of the premises to which the application relates, each further kind of registrable business that the applicant proposes to carry on at the premises;”;

(c) in subsection (5)—

(i) in paragraph (b), for “tobacco” substitute “registrable”;

(ii) after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) in relation to each of those premises, each kind of registrable business that the applicant proposes to carry on at the premises;”;

(d) in subsection (6)—

(i) in paragraph (a), for “tobacco” substitute “registrable”;

(ii) after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) in relation to each of those premises, each kind of registrable business that the applicant proposes to carry on at the premises;”;

(e) after subsection (6) insert—

“(6A) On granting an application under subsection (1)(c) the registration authority must enter the following information in the Register—

(a) in relation to each of the premises to which the application relates, each further kind of registrable business the applicant proposes to carry on at the premises;

(b) any other information which the Department may direct the authority to include.”

Commencement Information

I135 Sch. 10 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

5 N.I. In section 3 (duty to notify certain changes), in subsection (1), after paragraph (b) insert “;

(c) the fact that the person is no longer carrying on a vaping product business at an address noted in the person’s entry in the Register;

(d) the fact that the person is no longer carrying on a nicotine product business at an address noted in the person’s entry in the Register.”

Commencement Information

I136 Sch. 10 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

6 N.I. In section 4 (changes to and removal from the Register), in subsections (3)(b) and (4)(b), for “tobacco” substitute “registrable”.

Commencement Information

I137 Sch. 10 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

7 N.I. In section 10 (offences)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “tobacco” substitute “registrable”;

(b) for subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) A registered person who carries on a registrable business at premises other than those noted in the person’s entry in the Register as premises at which the person proposes to carry on that kind of registrable business commits an offence.”

Commencement Information

I138 Sch. 10 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

8 N.I. In section 22 (interpretation), in subsection (1), at the appropriate places insert—

• ““nicotine product business” means a business involving the sale of nicotine products by retail;”;

• “““registrable business” has the meaning given in section 1(1) (and references to a kind of registrable business have the meaning given in section 1(7));”;

• “““vaping product business” means a business involving the sale of vaping products by retail;”.

Commencement Information

I139 Sch. 10 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

Section 88(2)

Schedule 11 N.I. Retail licensing scheme in Northern Ireland

Commencement Information

I140 Sch. 11 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(8)

In the Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 4 (N.I.)), after section 26 insert—

Section 4A(6)

“Schedule 1 N.I. Retail licensing scheme

Introduction

1 This Schedule is about the provision that may be made by regulations under section 4A(4).

Licensing authority

2 The regulations must specify a council (a “licensing authority”) which is to grant licences.

Grant of licence

3 (1) The regulations may—

(a) prohibit a licensing authority from granting a licence unless satisfied as to a matter specified in the regulations;

(b) require a licensing authority to have regard, in deciding whether to grant a licence, to a matter specified in the regulations.

(2) The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph (1)(a) includes—

(a) provision prohibiting a licensing authority from granting a premises licence in respect of premises within an area of a description specified in the regulations;

(b) provision limiting the number of licensed premises within an area of a description specified in the regulations.

(3) The regulations may make provision requiring a licensing authority not to grant a premises licence unless the premises have been inspected in accordance with the regulations.

Licence fee

4 (1) The regulations may authorise a licensing authority to charge a fee in respect of an application for the grant of a licence (which may be set at a level that takes into account the cost of exercising functions under or in connection with sections 4A to 4C or the regulations).

(2) Any such fee must not exceed an amount specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.

(3) The regulations may make provision for the payment by a licensing authority of a proportion of any amount received by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) to any other person with functions under or in connection with sections 4A to 4C or the regulations.

Licence conditions

5 (1) The regulations may make provision for the grant of a licence subject to conditions.

(2) Provision of the kind mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) may—

(a) enable a licensing authority to attach conditions to a licence;

(b) require a licensing authority to attach to a licence a condition specified in the regulations.

(3) The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph (1) includes provision prohibiting or restricting the sale of relevant products within an area of a description specified in the regulations.

Duration etc of licence

6 (1) The regulations may make provision about the duration, renewal, variation, suspension or revocation of licences.

(2) The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph (1) includes provision conferring power on a court by which a person is convicted of an offence under section 4B to vary, suspend or revoke a licence.

Publication of licence information

7 The regulations may make provision for the publication by a licensing authority of information relating to licences granted by the licensing authority.

Reviews and appeals

8 (1) The regulations must specify the circumstances in which a person may request a review of a decision taken under the regulations.

(2) The regulations must confer a right of appeal to a magistrates’ court against a decision taken on a review.

(3) The regulations may contain provision about time limits for requesting reviews or initiating appeals.

Guidance

9 The regulations may require a licensing authority, in carrying out functions under the regulations, to have regard to guidance published by the Department.

Sub-delegation

10 The regulations may confer discretions.

Interpretation

11 In this Schedule—

• “grant” includes vary or renew;

• “licence” means a personal licence or a premises licence;

• “licensing authority” has the meaning given by paragraph 2;

• “personal licence” has the meaning given by section 4A(7);

• “premises licence” has the meaning given by section 4A(7);

• “relevant products” has the meaning given by section 4A(7).”

Section 88(3)

Schedule 12 N.I. Financial penalties for breach of retail licence conditions in Northern Ireland

Commencement Information

I141 Sch. 12 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 175(2)(8)

After Schedule 1 to the Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 4 (N.I.)) (inserted by Schedule 11 to this Act) insert—

Section 4C(4)

“Schedule 2 N.I. Financial penalties for breach of retail licence conditions

Introduction

1 This Schedule makes further provision in connection with the imposition of financial penalties under section 4C.

Notices of intent

2 (1) A council must, before imposing a financial penalty on a person, give the person written notice (a “notice of intent”) of the proposed financial penalty.

(2) A notice of intent must specify—

(a) the amount of the proposed financial penalty,

(b) the reasons for proposing to impose the penalty,

(c) information about the right to make representations under paragraph 3, and

(d) the date by which any representations must be made.

(3) The date specified under sub-paragraph (2)(d) must be a date more than 28 days after the day on which the notice of intent is given to the person.

(4) The council may at any time withdraw the notice of intent, or amend it to reduce the amount of the proposed financial penalty, by giving written notice to the person.

Right to make representations

3 (1) A person who is given a notice of intent under paragraph 2 may make written representations to the council that issued the notice about the proposal to impose a financial penalty.

(2) Any representations must be made within the period (“the period for representations”) ending with the date specified under paragraph 2(2)(d).

Final notices

4 (1) After the end of the period for representations the council must decide whether to impose a financial penalty on the person.

(2) If the council decides to impose a financial penalty on the person, the council must give the person written notice (a “final notice”) imposing the penalty.

(3) A final notice must specify—

(a) the amount of the financial penalty,

(b) the reasons for imposing the penalty,

(c) the date by which the penalty must be paid,

(d) information about the right of appeal under paragraph 5, and

(e) the consequence of failure to comply with the final notice.

(4) The date specified under sub-paragraph (3)(c) must be a date more than 28 days after the day on which the final notice is given to the person.

(5) The council may at any time withdraw a final notice, or amend it to reduce the amount of the financial penalty, by giving written notice to the person.

(6) A final notice may not be given more than 28 days after the last day of the period for representations.

Appeals

5 (1) A person on whom a financial penalty is imposed under section 4C may appeal to the magistrates’ court against—

(a) the decision to impose the penalty, or

(b) the amount of the penalty.

(2) An appeal under this paragraph must be brought before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day after the day on which the final notice is given to the person in accordance with paragraph 4.

(3) On an appeal under this paragraph the magistrates’ court may confirm, reduce or cancel the penalty.

(4) If a person appeals under this paragraph, the final notice is suspended until the appeal is finally determined, withdrawn or abandoned.

Recovery

6 (1) This paragraph applies if a person fails to pay the whole or part of a financial penalty before the end of the period within which the person is required to pay the penalty.

(2) The council that imposed the financial penalty may recover the unpaid amount of the penalty as if it were payable under an order of a county court.

Use of proceeds

7 (1) A council may use any sums it receives in pursuance of final notices given under paragraph 4 (its “financial penalty receipts”) only for the purposes of its functions under this Act.

(2) A council must supply the Department with such information relating to its use of its financial penalty receipts as the Department may require.

(3) Regulations may make provision for what a council is to do with its financial penalty receipts—

(a) pending their being used for the purposes mentioned in sub-paragraph (1);

(b) if they are not used for those purposes within a period of time specified in the regulations and beginning with their receipt.

(4) The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph (3)(b) includes (in particular) provision for the payment of sums to a person (including the Department) other than the council.

(5) Regulations may make provision for accounting arrangements in respect of a council's financial penalty receipts.

(6) Before making regulations under this paragraph, the Department must consult—

(a) councils, and

(b) such other persons as the Department considers appropriate.”

Prospective

Section 88(4)

Schedule 13 N.I. Licensing of retail sales of tobacco products etc: consequential amendments

Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 4 (N.I.)) N.I.

1 The Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I142 Sch. 13 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

2 Omit sections 1 to 4 (and the italic heading before section 1).

Commencement Information

I143 Sch. 13 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

3 In section 5, in subsection (14)—

(a) after paragraph (d) insert—

“(da) an offence committed under section 4B on or in respect of any premises (which are accordingly “the premises in relation to which the offence is committed”).”;

(b) omit paragraph (f).

Commencement Information

I144 Sch. 13 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

4 In section 6, in subsection (8) (as inserted by Schedule 14 to this Act)—

(a) after paragraph (d) insert—

“(da) an offence committed under section 4B on or in respect of any premises (which are accordingly “the premises in relation to which the offence is committed”).”;

(b) omit paragraph (e).

Commencement Information

I145 Sch. 13 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

5 Omit the italic heading before section 10.

Commencement Information

I146 Sch. 13 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

6 (1) Section 10 is amended as follows.

(2) Omit subsections (1), (2) and (3).

(3) In subsection (9), omit paragraphs (a) and (b).

(4) In the heading, after “Offences” insert “in connection with restricted premises orders and restricted sales orders”.

Commencement Information

I147 Sch. 13 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

7 In the italic heading before section 11, for “Enforcement” substitute “General enforcement”.

Commencement Information

I148 Sch. 13 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

8 In section 11, in subsection (1)(a)(i), after “section” insert “4B or”.

Commencement Information

I149 Sch. 13 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

9 In section 12, in subsection (1)(a)—

(a) after “section” insert “4B or”;

(b) omit “(1), (2), (3),”.

Commencement Information

I150 Sch. 13 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

10 (1) Section 16 is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) omit “, the registration authority” in each place it occurs;

(b) before paragraph (a) insert—

“(za) financial penalties imposed under section 4C by that council;”.

(3) In subsection (2), omit “or the registration authority” in each place it occurs.

Commencement Information

I151 Sch. 13 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

11 Omit section 21.

Commencement Information

I152 Sch. 13 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

12 In section 22, in subsection (1) omit the following definitions—

(a) “nicotine product business”;

(b) “the Register”;

(c) “registered”, “unregistered”, and “the registration authority”;

(d) “registrable business”;

(e) “tobacco business”;

(f) “vaping product business”.

Commencement Information

I153 Sch. 13 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

13 In section 23, omit subsections (3) and (4).

Commencement Information

I154 Sch. 13 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

14 In section 24, in subsection (2), for “2(7)” substitute “4A”.

Commencement Information

I155 Sch. 13 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

This Act N.I.

15 (1) This Act is amended as follows.

(2) Omit section 87 and Schedule 10.

(3) In Schedule 14, omit paragraphs 14 and 16.

(4) In Schedule 15, omit paragraph 9.

Commencement Information

I156 Sch. 13 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 175(8)

Prospective

Section 90

Schedule 14 N.I. Part 3: consequential and other amendments commencing after 6 months

Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1907 (N.I. 26)) N.I.

1 The Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I157 Sch. 14 para. 1 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

2 In the heading of Part 2 of that Order omit “to persons apparently under 18”.

Commencement Information

I158 Sch. 14 para. 2 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

3 Before Article 3 insert a new italic heading “Tobacco products etc”.

Commencement Information

I159 Sch. 14 para. 3 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

4 In Article 3(1), after “tobacco” insert “product, herbal smoking product”.

Commencement Information

I160 Sch. 14 para. 4 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

5 Omit Article 4.

Commencement Information

I161 Sch. 14 para. 5 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

6 In Article 5(1) and (2), after “tobacco” insert “products, herbal smoking products”.

Commencement Information

I162 Sch. 14 para. 6 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

7 In Article 6—

(a) for “this Part” substitute “Article 3 or 5”;

(b) in paragraphs (a) and (b), after “tobacco” insert “products, herbal smoking products”;

(c) in the words after paragraph (b), after “tobacco” insert “products or herbal smoking products”.

Commencement Information

I163 Sch. 14 para. 7 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/2872 (N.I. 25)) N.I.

8 The Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I164 Sch. 14 para. 8 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

9 Omit Article 4.

Commencement Information

I165 Sch. 14 para. 9 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

10 Omit Article 4A.

Commencement Information

I166 Sch. 14 para. 10 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

11 (1) Article 5 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)—

(a) for “tobacco is” substitute “tobacco products are”;

(b) after “the tobacco” insert “products”;

(c) after “sale of tobacco” insert “products”.

(3) Omit paragraph (2).

(4) In paragraphs (3) and (4) omit “or (2)”.

(5) In paragraph (6), for the definition of “tobacco” substitute—

• ““tobacco product” has the meaning given by Article 7 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.”

(6) In the heading omit “and on vending machines”.

Commencement Information

I167 Sch. 14 para. 11 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

12 Omit Article 6.

Commencement Information

I168 Sch. 14 para. 12 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

13 In Article 7 omit paragraphs (2) and (3).

Commencement Information

I169 Sch. 14 para. 13 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 4 (N.I.)) N.I.

14 The Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I170 Sch. 14 para. 14 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

15 In section 2, in subsection (3)(b), for “tobacco” substitute “a tobacco product or herbal smoking product”.

Commencement Information

I171 Sch. 14 para. 15 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

16 In section 4, in subsection (2)(b), for “tobacco” substitute “a tobacco product or herbal smoking product”.

Commencement Information

I172 Sch. 14 para. 16 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

17 In the italic heading before section 5, for “or nicotine” substitute “, vape or nicotine”.

Commencement Information

I173 Sch. 14 para. 17 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

18 (1) Section 5 is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)(a) and (b), for “or nicotine” substitute “, vape or nicotine”.

(3) In subsection (4), for “of any tobacco, cigarette papers or nicotine products to any person” substitute “to any person of any one or more of the following—

(a) tobacco products;

(b) herbal smoking products;

(c) cigarette papers;

(d) vaping products;

(e) nicotine products.”

(4) In subsection (5) omit “of tobacco, cigarette papers or nicotine products”.

(5) In subsection (8)(b)(i) and (ii), for “or nicotine” substitute “, vape or nicotine”.

(6) In subsection (13)(a), for “or nicotine” substitute “, vape or nicotine”.

(7) In subsection (14)—

(a) for “and section 6 “tobacco or nicotine offence”” substitute ““tobacco, vape or nicotine offence””;

(b) in paragraph (a), after “Article 3” insert “or 4H”;

(c) after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) an offence committed under Article 4B or 4J of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 in respect of a machine kept on any premises (which are accordingly “the premises in relation to which the offence is committed”);”;

(d) omit paragraph (b);

(e) in paragraph (c), for “tobacco” substitute “a tobacco product or herbal smoking product”;

(f) at the end of paragraph (d) insert “or”;

(g) omit paragraphs (e), (g) and (h).

Commencement Information

I174 Sch. 14 para. 18 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

19 (1) Section 6 is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)(a) and (b), for “or nicotine” substitute “, vape or nicotine”.

(3) In subsection (4)—

(a) in paragraphs (a) and (b), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or nicotine products” substitute “tobacco products, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, vaping products or nicotine products”;

(b) in paragraphs (c) and (d), for “tobacco or nicotine products” substitute “tobacco products, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, vaping products or nicotine products”.

(4) In subsection (6)(a) and (b), for “or nicotine” substitute “, vape or nicotine”.

(5) In subsection (7), for “or nicotine” substitute “, vape or nicotine”.

(6) For subsection (8) substitute—

“(8) In this section “tobacco, vape or nicotine offence” means—

(a) an offence committed under Article 3 or 4H of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 on any premises (which are accordingly “the premises in relation to which the offence is committed”);

(b) an offence committed under Article 4B or 4J of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 in respect of a machine kept on any premises (which are accordingly “the premises in relation to which the offence is committed”);

(c) an offence relating to a tobacco product or herbal smoking product committed under section 170 or 170B of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 on any premises in Northern Ireland (which are accordingly “the premises in relation to which the offence is committed”);

(d) an offence committed under section 8F, 8G or 8H of the Tobacco Products Duty Act 1979 on any premises in Northern Ireland (which are accordingly “the premises in relation to which the offence is committed”); or

(e) an offence committed under section 10 in respect of any premises (which are accordingly “the premises in relation to which the offence is committed”).”

Commencement Information

I175 Sch. 14 para. 19 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

20 In section 8, in subsection (4), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or nicotine products” substitute “tobacco products, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, vaping products or nicotine products”.

Commencement Information

I176 Sch. 14 para. 20 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

21 (1) Section 9 (restricted premises orders: no tobacco in retail area) is amended as follows.

(2) In the heading, for “or nicotine products” substitute “, vaping products or nicotine products”.

(3) In subsection (2), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or nicotine products” substitute “tobacco products, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, vaping products or nicotine products”.

(4) In subsection (3), for “tobacco, cigarette papers and nicotine products” substitute “tobacco products, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, vaping products and nicotine products”.

Commencement Information

I177 Sch. 14 para. 21 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

22 In section 10, in subsection (4)(a), for “tobacco, cigarette papers or nicotine products” substitute “tobacco products, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, vaping products or nicotine products”.

Commencement Information

I178 Sch. 14 para. 22 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

23 In section 11, in subsection (1)(a)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (ii), for “Article 3, 4 or 4A” substitute “any provision made by or under Part 2”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (iii) omit “4, 4A or”;

(c) omit sub-paragraphs (iv) and (v).

Commencement Information

I179 Sch. 14 para. 23 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

24 In section 12, in subsection (1)—

(a) in paragraph (b), for “Article 3, 4 or 4A” substitute “any provision made by or under Part 2”;

(b) in paragraph (c) omit “4, 4A or”;

(c) omit paragraphs (d) and (e).

Commencement Information

I180 Sch. 14 para. 24 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

25 (1) Section 16 is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)(a) and (b), for “or nicotine” substitute “, vape or nicotine”.

(3) For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3) In this section “tobacco, vape or nicotine offence” means an offence falling within section 5(14) or 6(8).”

Commencement Information

I181 Sch. 14 para. 25 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

26 In section 22, in subsection (1)—

(a) omit the definition of “cigarettes”;

(b) for the definition of “nicotine product” substitute—

• ““nicotine product” has the meaning given by Article 7 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978;”;

(c) for the definition of “tobacco” substitute—

• ““tobacco product” has the meaning given by Article 7 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978;”;

(d) in the definition of “tobacco business”, for “tobacco” substitute “tobacco products, herbal smoking products”;

(e) at the appropriate places insert—

• ““cigarette papers” has the meaning given by Article 7 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978;”;

• ““filter” means a filter that is intended to be used when smoking a tobacco product or herbal smoking product (including a filter that forms part of, or that is intended to be inserted into, an item such as a cigarette holder or pipe);”;

• ““herbal smoking product” has the meaning given by Article 7 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978;”;

• ““vaping product” has the meaning given by Article 7 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978;”.

Commencement Information

I182 Sch. 14 para. 26 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 26 (N.I.)) N.I.

27 The Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I183 Sch. 14 para. 27 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

28 In the heading of Part 1, for “Sale or use” substitute “Use”.

Commencement Information

I184 Sch. 14 para. 28 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

29 Omit sections 1 to 4.

Commencement Information

I185 Sch. 14 para. 29 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

30 Omit sections 6 and 7.

Commencement Information

I186 Sch. 14 para. 30 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Health Act 2009 N.I.

31 In the Health Act 2009 omit section 23.

Commencement Information

I187 Sch. 14 para. 31 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 N.I.

32 (1) The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 151 (consumer protection law: enforcers), in subsection (1), after paragraph (h) insert—

“(ha) every district council in Northern Ireland;”.

(3) In Schedule 15 (consumer protection enactments), in Part 1, in the Table—

(a) in the entry relating to Article 5 of the Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/2872 (N.I. 25)), in column 2, in paragraph (1), before sub-paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland;”;

(b) in the entry relating to Articles 3 and 4 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1907 (N.I. 26))—

(i) in column 1, for “Articles 3 and 4” substitute “Part 2”;

(ii) in column 2, in paragraph (1), before sub-paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland;”.

Commencement Information

I188 Sch. 14 para. 32 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)

Prospective

Section 90

Schedule 15 N.I. Part 3: consequential amendments commencing on 1 January 2027

Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1907 (N.I. 26) N.I.

1 In the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 omit Articles 5 and 6.

Commencement Information

I189 Sch. 15 para. 1 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/2872 (N.I. 25)) N.I.

2 The Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 is revoked.

Commencement Information

I190 Sch. 15 para. 2 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003 N.I.

3 (1) Schedule 2A to the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003 is amended as follows.

(2) Omit paragraph 7 and the italic heading before it.

(3) In paragraph 8—

(a) omit sub-paragraph (2);

(b) in sub-paragraphs (3), (4) and (5) omit “or (2)”.

Commencement Information

I191 Sch. 15 para. 3 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2957 (N.I. 20)) N.I.

4 The Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I192 Sch. 15 para. 4 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

5 In Article 1, in paragraph (3)(h), for “14 to” substitute “15 and”.

Commencement Information

I193 Sch. 15 para. 5 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

6 Omit Article 14 (power to change age of sale for tobacco, etc).

Commencement Information

I194 Sch. 15 para. 6 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

7 In Article 15, in paragraph (3)(a) omit “or 14”.

Commencement Information

I195 Sch. 15 para. 7 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 4 (N.I.)) N.I.

8 The Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I196 Sch. 15 para. 8 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

9 In section 1, in subsection (4) omit paragraph (c).

Commencement Information

I197 Sch. 15 para. 9 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

10 In section 11, in subsection (1)(a) omit sub-paragraph (iii).

Commencement Information

I198 Sch. 15 para. 10 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

11 In section 12, in subsection (1) omit paragraph (c).

Commencement Information

I199 Sch. 15 para. 11 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

12 Omit section 18.

Commencement Information

I200 Sch. 15 para. 12 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 N.I.

13 In Schedule 15 to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, in Part 1, in the Table omit the entry relating to Article 5 of the Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/2872 (N.I. 25)).

Commencement Information

I201 Sch. 15 para. 13 in force at 1.1.2027, see s. 175(3)

Prospective

Section 133

Schedule 16 U.K. Advertising etc: audiovisual and radio broadcasting

1 U.K. The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I202 Sch. 16 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(2)(c)

2 U.K. In section 319 (OFCOM’s standards code for television and radio) for subsections (10) and (11) substitute—

“(10) So far as relating to product placement falling within paragraph 4(ba), (bb), (bc), (bd), (bg) or (bh) of Schedule 11A (herbal smoking products, cigarette papers and nicotine products) subsection (2)(fa) does not apply in relation to programmes the production of which began before the coming into force of paragraph 7 of Schedule 16 to the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026.

(11) So far as relating to product placement falling within paragraph 4(be) of Schedule 11A (vaping products), subsection (2)(fa)—

(a) does not apply in relation to programmes the production of which began before 20 May 2016, and

(b) in relation to the product placement of—

(i) vaping substances that do not contain nicotine, or

(ii) vapes which are intended solely for use with substances that do not contain nicotine,

does not apply in relation to programmes the production of which began before the coming into force of paragraph 7 of Schedule 16 to the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026.

(11A) So far as relating to product placement falling within paragraph 4(bf) of Schedule 11A (undertakings whose principal activity is the manufacture or sale of vaping products) subsection (2)(fa)—

(a) does not apply in relation to programmes the production of which began before 1 November 2020, and

(b) in relation to product placement by or on behalf of an undertaking whose principal activity is the manufacture or sale of—

(i) vaping substances that do not contain nicotine, or

(ii) vapes which are intended solely for use with substances that do not contain nicotine,

(or both) does not apply in relation to programmes the production of which began before the coming into force of paragraph 7 of Schedule 16 to the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026.

(11B) In subsections (11) and (11A) “vape” and “vaping substance” have the meaning given by section 116 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026.”

Commencement Information

I203 Sch. 16 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(2)(c)

3 (1) Section 368F (on-demand programme services: prohibited advertising) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), for paragraph (aa) substitute—

“(aa) herbal smoking products;

(ab) cigarette papers;”.

(3) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) Advertising of vaping products or nicotine products is only permitted in an on-demand programme service if—

(a) the advertising relates to those products in general or to a category of those products, but not to a particular brand, and

(b) the inclusion of the advertising in the service is in accordance with arrangements made by a public authority.

(1B) A public authority may only make such arrangements for the purposes of promoting or protecting public health.”

Commencement Information

I204 Sch. 16 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(2)(c)

4 (1) Section 368G (on-demand programme services: prohibited sponsorship) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in paragraph (a), after “other tobacco products” insert “, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers”;

(b) in paragraph (b), after “other tobacco products” insert “, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers (or of two or more of those products)”.

(3) In subsection (1A)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “electronic cigarettes or electronic cigarette refill containers” substitute “vaping products or nicotine products”;

(b) in paragraph (b), for “electronic cigarettes or electronic cigarette refill containers” substitute “vaping products or nicotine products (or both)”.

Commencement Information

I205 Sch. 16 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(2)(c)

5 (1) Section 368H (on-demand programme services: prohibited product placement) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4)—

(a) in paragraph (b), after “tobacco products” insert “(or both)”;

(b) for paragraphs (ba) and (bb) substitute—

“(ba) it is of herbal smoking products,

(bb) it is by or on behalf of an undertaking whose principal activity is the manufacture or sale of herbal smoking products,

(bc) it is of cigarette papers,

(bd) it is by or on behalf of an undertaking whose principal activity is the manufacture or sale of cigarette papers,

(be) it is of vaping products,

(bf) it is by or on behalf of an undertaking whose principal activity is the manufacture or sale of vaping products,

(bg) it is of nicotine products,

(bh) it is by or on behalf of an undertaking whose principal activity is the manufacture or sale of nicotine products, or”.

(3) For subsections (15A) and (15B) substitute—

“(15A) Subsection (4)(ba), (bb), (bc), (bd), (bg) and (bh) do not apply in relation to programmes the production of which began before the coming into force of paragraph 5 of Schedule 16 to the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026.

(15B) Subsection (4)(be)—

(a) does not apply in relation to programmes the production of which began before 20 May 2016, and

(b) in relation to the product placement of—

(i) vaping substances that do not contain nicotine, or

(ii) vapes which are intended solely for use with substances that do not contain nicotine,

does not apply in relation to programmes the production of which began before the coming into force of paragraph 5 of Schedule 16 to the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026.

(15BA) Subsection (4)(bf)—

(a) does not apply in relation to programmes the production of which began before 1 November 2020, and

(b) in relation to product placement by or on behalf of an undertaking whose principal activity is the manufacture or sale of—

(i) vaping substances that do not contain nicotine, or

(ii) vapes which are intended solely for use with substances that do not contain nicotine,

(or both) does not apply in relation to programmes the production of which began before the coming into force of paragraph 5 of Schedule 16 to the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026.

(15BB) In subsections (15B) and (15BA) “vape” and “vaping substance” have the meaning given by section 116 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026.”

Commencement Information

I206 Sch. 16 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(2)(c)

6 U.K. In section 368R (interpretation of Part 4A), in subsection (1)—

(a) omit the definitions of “electronic cigarette” and “electronic cigarette refill container”;

(b) at the appropriate places insert—

• ““cigarette papers” has the meaning given by section 116 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026;”;

• ““herbal smoking product” has the meaning given by section 116 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026;”;

• ““nicotine product” has the meaning given by section 116 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026;”;

(c) for the definition of “tobacco product” substitute—

• ““tobacco product” has the meaning given by section 116 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026;

• “vaping product” has the meaning given by section 116 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026.”

Commencement Information

I207 Sch. 16 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(2)(c)

7 (1) Schedule 11A (restrictions on product placement) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 4—

(a) in paragraph (b), after “tobacco products” insert “(or both)”;

(b) for paragraphs (ba) and (bb) substitute—

“(ba) of herbal smoking products;

(bb) by or on behalf of an undertaking whose principal activity is the manufacture or sale of herbal smoking products;

(bc) of cigarette papers;

(bd) by or on behalf of an undertaking whose principal activity is the manufacture or sale of cigarette papers;

(be) of vaping products;

(bf) by or on behalf of an undertaking whose principal activity is the manufacture or sale of vaping products;

(bg) of nicotine products;

(bh) by or on behalf of an undertaking whose principal activity is the manufacture or sale of nicotine products; or”.

(3) In paragraph 9—

(a) omit the definitions of “electronic cigarette” and “electronic cigarette refill container”;

(b) for the definition of “tobacco product” substitute—

• ““tobacco product” has the meaning given by section 116 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026;”;

(c) at the appropriate places insert—

• ““cigarette papers” has the meaning given by section 116 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026;”;

• ““herbal smoking product” has the meaning given by section 116 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026;”;

• ““nicotine product” has the meaning given by section 116 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026;”;

• ““vaping product” has the meaning given by section 116 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026.”

Commencement Information

I208 Sch. 16 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(2)(c)

Prospective

Section 147

Schedule 17 U.K. Amendments consequential on sections 142 to 146

1 U.K. The Health Act 2006 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I209 Sch. 17 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(a)

2 (1) Section 2 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) Premises in England are smoke-free if they are workplaces; they are smoke-free all the time.”

(3) In subsection (3), for “used as a place of work mentioned in subsection (2)” substitute “a workplace”.

(4) For subsections (7) and (8) substitute—

“(7) In this Part “workplace” means—

(a) a place of work used by more than one person (even if the persons who work there do so at different times, or only intermittently), or

(b) a place of work where members of the public might attend for the purpose of seeking or receiving goods or services from the person or persons working there (even if members of the public are not always present).”

Commencement Information

I210 Sch. 17 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(a)

3 (1) Section 9 (fixed penalties) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), for “or 7(2)” substitute “7(2), 8C(1), 8E(5), 8H(1) or 8J(6)”.

(3) In subsection (1A), after “section 8(4)” insert “8D(3), 8I(3)”.

Commencement Information

I211 Sch. 17 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(a)

4 U.K. In section 10 (enforcement), in subsections (1), (3) and (5), for “Chapter”, in each place it occurs, substitute “Part”.

Commencement Information

I212 Sch. 17 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(a)

5 U.K. In section 11 (obstruction etc of officers), in subsections (1) and (2), for “Chapter” substitute “Part”.

Commencement Information

I213 Sch. 17 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(a)

6 (1) Section 12 (interpretation) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), for “Chapter” substitute “Part”.

(3) At the appropriate places insert—

• ““heated tobacco device” means a device that heats tobacco to generate a vapour or an aerosol for the purpose of inhalation through a mouthpiece (whether or not it can also heat other matter to produce a vapour or aerosol);”;

• ““heated tobacco-free place”: see section 8G;”;

• ““heated tobacco-free vehicle”: see section 8G;”;

• ““open to the public”: premises and places are open to the public if the public or a section of the public has access to them, whether by invitation or not, and whether on payment or not;”;

• ““performance” includes—

  (a)

  the performance of a play or a performance given in connection with the making of a film or television programme, and

  (b)

  a rehearsal;”;

• ““relevant vape” has the meaning given by section 8C(6);”;

• ““vape” has the meaning given by section 50 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026;”;

• ““vape-free place”: see section 8B;”;

• ““vape-free vehicle”: see section 8B;”;

• ““vaporises” has the meaning given by section 50 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026;”;

• ““work” includes voluntary work;”;

• ““workplace” has the meaning given by section 2(7).”.

(4) In subsection (3), for “Chapter” substitute “Part”.

Commencement Information

I214 Sch. 17 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(a)

7 U.K. In Schedule 2 (powers of entry etc), in paragraphs, 2(a), 3, 4 and 6(1)(a) omit “Chapter 1 of”.

Commencement Information

I215 Sch. 17 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(a)

Prospective

Section 152

Schedule 18 U.K. Amendments consequential on sections 148 to 151

1 U.K. The Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 13) is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I216 Sch. 18 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(b)

2 (1) Section 5 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading, for “sections 1 to 3 and 4A to 4C” substitute “Chapters 1 to 3”.

(3) In subsection (1), for “section 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B or 4C(5)” substitute “any provision of Chapter 1, 2 or 3 creating an offence”.

Commencement Information

I217 Sch. 18 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(b)

3 U.K. In section 6, in subsection (2), omit “under section 1, 3, 4A, 4B or 4C(5)”.

Commencement Information

I218 Sch. 18 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(b)

4 (1) Section 7 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (1) substitute—

“(1) An authorised officer of the appropriate council may—

(a) enter and search any no-smoking premises in order to ascertain whether an offence under section 1, 2 or 3 has been or is being committed there;

(b) enter and search any vape-free premises in order to ascertain whether an offence under Chapter 2 has been or is being committed there;

(c) enter and search any heated tobacco-free premises in order to ascertain whether an offence under Chapter 3 has been or is being committed there.”

(3) Omit subsection (1A).

(4) In subsection (3)(a)(i), for “section 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B or 4C(5)” substitute “Chapter 1, 2 or 3”.

(5) In subsection (5), for the definition of “the appropriate council” substitute—

• ““the appropriate council” means the council in the area in which those premises are.”

Commencement Information

I219 Sch. 18 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(b)

5 U.K. After section 8 insert—

“8A Interpretation of Part

In this Part—

• “heated tobacco device” means a device that heats tobacco to generate a vapour or an aerosol for the purpose of inhalation through a mouthpiece (whether or not it can also heat other matter to produce a vapour or aerosol);

• “heated tobacco-free premises” has the meaning given by section 4L(1);

• “no-smoking premises” has the meaning given by section 4(2);

• “performance” includes—

  (a)

  the performance of a play or a performance given in connection with the making of a film or television programme, and

  (b)

  a rehearsal;

• “relevant vape” has the meaning given by section 4E(6);

• “smoke” has the meaning given by section 4(1);

• “vape” has the meaning given by section 35 of the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010;

• “vape-free premises” has the meaning given by section 4H(1);

• “vaporises” has the meaning given by section 35 of the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010.”

Commencement Information

I220 Sch. 18 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(b)

6 U.K. In section 40, in subsection (3)(a) omit “or 4D(2)(a) or (4)(a)”.

Commencement Information

I221 Sch. 18 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(b)

7 (1) Schedule 1 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading, for “sections 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B and 4C(5)” substitute “Part 1”.

(3) In paragraph 1—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1A), after paragraph (c) insert—

“(d) an offence under Chapter 2 in vape-free premises within the area of the council,

(e) an offence under Chapter 3 in vape-free premises within the area of the council,”;

(b) in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), for “section 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B or 4C(5)” substitute “Chapter 1, 2 or 3”.

Commencement Information

I222 Sch. 18 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(b)

8 U.K. In paragraph 2, for “section 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B or 4C(5)” substitute “Chapter 1, 2 or 3”.

Commencement Information

I223 Sch. 18 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(b)

9 U.K. In paragraph 4, in sub-paragraph (1), for “section 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B or 4C(5)“ substitute “Chapter 1, 2 or 3”.

Commencement Information

I224 Sch. 18 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(b)

Prospective

Section 158

Schedule 19 U.K. Amendments consequential on sections 153 to 157

1 U.K. The Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I225 Sch. 19 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

2 U.K. In the Welsh language text, after section 17 insert—

“Dehongli U.K.

17A Dehongli’r Bennod hon

(1) Yn y Bennod hon—

• ystyr “cartref gofal i oedolion” (“adult care home”) yw mangre lle y darperir gwasanaeth cartref gofal o fewn yr ystyr a roddir gan baragraff 1 o Atodlen 1 i Ddeddf Rheoleiddio ac Arolygu Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2016 (dccc 2) i bersonau sy’n 18 oed neu’n hŷn;

• mae “cerbyd” (“vehicle”) yn cynnwys trên, tram, cwch neu long, hofrenfad ac awyren;

• mae “cyfarpar maes chwarae” (“playground equipment”) yn cynnwys (er enghraifft) siglen, llithren, pwll tywod, neu ramp, ond nid yw’n cynnwys cyfarpar â modur (megis cyfarpar sy’n rhedeg ar fodur trydanol);

• mae i “Cymru” yr ystyr a roddir i “Wales” gan adran 158(1) o Ddeddf Llywodraeth Cymru 2006 (p.32);

• mae i “disgybl cofrestredig” yr ystyr a roddir i “registered pupil” gan adran 434(5) o Ddeddf Addysg 1996 (p.56);

• ystyr “gofal plant” (“childcare”) yw (yn ddarostyngedig i is-adran (2)) unrhyw ffurf ar ofal ar gyfer plentyn, ac eithrio gofal a ddarperir ar gyfer plentyn gan riant, perthynas neu riant maeth i’r plentyn, ac mae’n cynnwys—

  (a)

  addysg ar gyfer plentyn, a

  (b)

  unrhyw weithgaredd arall o dan oruchwyliaeth ar gyfer plentyn;

• ystyr “hosbis i oedolion” (“adult hospice”) yw mangre a ddefnyddir yn gyfan gwbl neu’n bennaf ar gyfer darparu gofal lliniarol i bersonau sy’n 18 oed neu’n hŷn, sy’n dioddef o glefyd sy’n gwaethygu ac sydd yn ei gyfnodau olaf, gan neu ar ran sefydliad â’i brif swyddogaeth yw darparu gofal o’r fath;

• mae “mangre” (“premises”) yn cynnwys—

  (a)

  unrhyw fan;

  (b)

  strwythur symudol ac eithrio cerbyd;

  (c)

  stondin;

  (d)

  pabell;

  (e)

  gosodiad alltraeth o fewn yr ystyr a roddir i “offshore installation” yn Neddf Gweithiau Mwynau (Gosodiadau Alltraeth) 1971 (p.61) (gweler adran 12 o’r Ddeddf honno);

• ystyr “perthynas” (“relative”), mewn perthynas â phlentyn, yw llys-riant, mam-gu/nain, tad-cu/taid, modryb, ewythr, brawd neu chwaer (gan gynnwys unrhyw berson sydd yn y berthynas honno yn rhinwedd priodas neu bartneriaeth sifil neu berthynas deuluol barhaus);

• ystyr “plentyn” (“child”) yw person o dan 18 oed;

• mae “rhiant” (“parent”) yn cynnwys unrhyw berson a chanddo gyfrifoldeb rhiant (o fewn yr ystyr a roddir i “parental responsibility” yn adran 3 o Ddeddf Plant 1989 (p.41)) dros blentyn;

• mae i “ysbyty” yr ystyr a roddir i “hospital” gan adran 206 o Ddeddf y Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol (Cymru) 2006 (p.42);

• mae i “ysgol” yr ystyr a roddir i “school” gan adran 4 o Ddeddf Addysg 1996 (p.56);

• mae “ysmygu” (“smoking” a “smokes”) i gael ei ddarllen yn unol ag adran 4.

(2) Nid yw cyfeiriadau yn y Bennod hon at “gofal plant” yn cynnwys—

(a) addysg (neu unrhyw weithgaredd arall o dan oruchwyliaeth) a ddarperir gan ysgol yn ystod oriau ysgol ar gyfer disgybl cofrestredig, na

(b) unrhyw ffurf ar ofal iechyd ar gyfer plentyn.

(3) At ddibenion is-adran (1) mae person yn rhiant maeth mewn perthynas â phlentyn os yw’r person—

(a) yn rhiant maeth awdurdod lleol (o fewn yr ystyr a roddir gan adran 197 o Ddeddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) 2014 (dccc 4)), neu

(b) yn maethu’r plentyn yn breifat.

(4) Mae cyfeiriadau yn y Bennod hon at “annedd” yn cynnwys tir a fwynheir gyda mangre pan fo’r fangre ei hun yn annedd, oni bai bod y tir yn dir amaethyddol (o fewn yr ystyr a roddir gan adran 246 o Ddeddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (dccc 1)) sy’n fwy na 0.809 hectar.

(5) Mae cyfeiriadau yn y Bennod hon, sut bynnag y’u mynegir, at fangreoedd neu gerbydau sy’n ddi-fwg (neu nad ydynt yn ddi-fwg) (neu sy’n cael eu trin fel pe baent yn ddi-fwg) yn gyfeiriadau at y mangreoedd hynny neu’r cerbydau hynny i’r graddau y maent yn ddi-fwg (neu nad ydynt yn ddi-fwg) (neu’n cael eu trin fel pe baent yn ddi-fwg) o dan y Bennod hon neu yn rhinwedd y Bennod hon.

(6) Gall mangreoedd fod yn ddi-fwg yn rhinwedd mwy nag un adran yn y Bennod hon.

(7) Caiff rheoliadau bennu at ddiben y Bennod hon ystyr “caeedig”, “sylweddol gaeedig” ac “nad yw’n gaeedig nac yn sylweddol gaeedig.”

Commencement Information

I226 Sch. 19 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

3 U.K. In the English language text, after section 17 insert—

“Interpretation U.K.

17A Interpretation of this Chapter

(1) In this Chapter—

• “adult care home” (“cartref gofal i oedolion”) means premises at which a care home service within the meaning given by paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 2) is provided to persons aged 18 or over;

• “adult hospice” (“hosbis i oedolion”) means premises wholly or mainly used for the provision of palliative care to persons aged 18 or over, who are suffering from a progressive disease in its final stages, by or behalf of an establishment the primary function of which is the provision of such care;

• “child” (“plentyn”) means a person aged under 18;

• “childcare” (“gofal plant”) means (subject to subsection (2)) any form of care for a child, other than care provided for a child by a parent, relative or foster parent of the child, and includes—

  (a)

  education for a child, and

  (b)

  any other supervised activity for a child;

• “hospital” (“ysbyty”) has the meaning given by section 206 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (c.42);

• “parent” (“rhiant”) includes any person who has parental responsibility (within the meaning of section 3 of the Children Act 1989 (c.41)) for a child;

• “playground equipment” (“cyfarpar maes chwarae”) includes (for example) a swing, slide, sand-pit, or ramp, but does not include powered equipment (such as equipment powered by electric motor);

• “premises” (“mangre”) includes—

  (a)

  any place;

  (b)

  a moveable structure other than a vehicle;

  (c)

  a stall;

  (d)

  a tent;

  (e)

  an offshore installation within the meaning given in the Mineral Workings (Offshore Installations) Act 1971 (c.61) (see section 12 of that Act);

• “registered pupil” (“disgybl cofrestredig”) has the meaning given by section 434(5) of the Education Act 1996 (c.56);

• “relative” (“perthynas”), in relation to a child, means a step-parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister (including any person who is in that relationship by virtue of a marriage or civil partnership or an enduring family relationship);

• “school” (“ysgol”) has the meaning given by section 4 of the Education Act 1996 (c.56);

• “smoking” and “smokes” (“ysmygu”) are to be read in accordance with section 4;

• “vehicle” (“cerbyd”) includes a train, tram, vessel, hovercraft and aircraft;

• “Wales” (“Cymru”) has the meaning given by section 158(1) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c.32).

(2) References in this Chapter to “childcare” do not include—

(a) education (or any other supervised activity) provided by a school during school hours for a registered pupil, or

(b) any form of health care for a child.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (1) a person is a foster parent in relation to a child if the person—

(a) is a local authority foster parent (within the meaning given by section 197 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 4)), or

(b) fosters the child privately.

(4) References in this Chapter to a “dwelling” include land enjoyed with premises where the premises themselves constitute a dwelling, unless the land is agricultural land (within the meaning given by section 246 of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 1)) exceeding 0.809 hectares.

(5) References in this Chapter, however expressed, to premises or vehicles which are (or are not) smoke-free (or treated as smoke-free), are to those premises or vehicles so far as they are (or are not) smoke-free (or treated as smoke-free) under or by virtue of this Chapter.

(6) Premises may be smoke-free by virtue of more than one section in this Chapter.

(7) Regulations may specify for the purpose of this Chapter what “enclosed”, “substantially enclosed” and “not enclosed or substantially enclosed” mean.”

Commencement Information

I227 Sch. 19 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

4 U.K. Sections 18 to 29 (and the italic heading before section 18) become a new Chapter 1C of Part 3—

(a) with the heading “Gorfodi a chyffredinol” in the Welsh language text, and

(b) with the heading “Enforcement and general”, in the English language text.

Commencement Information

I228 Sch. 19 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

5 U.K. In the Welsh language text of section 18, in subsection (3), for “darpariaethau’r Bennod hon a rheoliadau a wneir odani” substitute “darpariaethau Penodau 1, 1A ac 1B a’r Bennod hon a rheoliadau a wneir o dan unrhyw un o’r Penodau hynny”.

Commencement Information

I229 Sch. 19 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

6 U.K. In the English language text of section 18, in subsection (3), for “this Chapter and regulations made under it” substitute “Chapters 1, 1A and 1B and this Chapter and regulations made under any of those Chapters”.

Commencement Information

I230 Sch. 19 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

7 U.K. In the Welsh language text of section 19, in subsection (1)(a), for “adran 5, 6 neu 17” substitute “Bennod 1, 1A neu 1B”.

Commencement Information

I231 Sch. 19 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

8 U.K. In the English language text of section 19, in subsection (1)(a), for “section 5, 6 or 17” substitute “Chapter 1, 1A or 1B”.

Commencement Information

I232 Sch. 19 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

9 U.K. In the Welsh language text of section 20, in subsection (1)(a), for “neu 6” substitute “, 6, 17C, 17D, 17H neu 17I”.

Commencement Information

I233 Sch. 19 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

10 U.K. In the English language text of section 20, in subsection (1)(a), for “or 6” substitute “, 6, 17C, 17D, 17H or 17I”.

Commencement Information

I234 Sch. 19 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

11 U.K. In the Welsh language text of section 21, in suibsection (1)(a), for “adran 5, 6 neu 17” substitute “Bennod 1, 1A neu 1B”.

Commencement Information

I235 Sch. 19 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

12 U.K. In the English language text of section 21, in subsection (1)(a), for “section 5, 6 or 17” substitute “Chapter 1, 1A or 1B”.

Commencement Information

I236 Sch. 19 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

13 U.K. In the Welsh language text of section 23, in subsections (1) and (2), for “adran 5, 6 neu 17” substitute “Bennod 1, 1A neu 1B”.

Commencement Information

I237 Sch. 19 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

14 U.K. In the English language text of section 23, in subsections (1) and (2), for “section 5, 6 or 17” substitute “Chapter 1, 1A or 1B”.

Commencement Information

I238 Sch. 19 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

15 U.K. In the Welsh language text of section 25, in subsection (2), for “adran 5, 6 neu 17” substitute “Bennod 1, 1A neu 1B”.

Commencement Information

I239 Sch. 19 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

16 U.K. In the English language text of section 25, in subsection (2), for “section 5, 6 or 17” substitute “Chapter 1, 1A or 1B”.

Commencement Information

I240 Sch. 19 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

17 U.K. In the Welsh language text of section 26, in subsection (2)(a), for “adran 5, 6 neu 17” substitute “Bennod 1, 1A neu 1B”.

Commencement Information

I241 Sch. 19 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

18 U.K. In the English language text of section 26, in subsection (2)(a), for “section 5, 6 or 17” substitute “Chapter 1, 1A or 1B”.

Commencement Information

I242 Sch. 19 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

19 (1) The Welsh language text of section 27 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) trosedd o dan adran 17C(1);

(d) trosedd o dan adran 17E(5);

(e) trosedd o dan adran 17H(1);

(f) trosedd o dan adran 17J(6),”.

(3) In subsection (2), after “6(6)” insert “, 17D(3) neu 17I(3)”.

Commencement Information

I243 Sch. 19 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

20 (1) The English language text of section 27 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) an offence under section 17C(1);

(d) an offence under section 17E(5);

(e) an offence under section 17H(1);

(f) an offence under section 17J(6),”.

(3) In subsection (2), after “6(6)” insert “, 17D(3) or 17I(3)”.

Commencement Information

I244 Sch. 19 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

21 U.K. In the Welsh language text, for section 28 substitute—

“28 Dehongli’r Bennod hon

(1) Yn y Bennod hon—

• mae “awdurdod gorfodi” (“enforcement authority”) i gael ei ddehongli yn unol ag adran 18;

• mae “cerbyd” (“vehicle”) yn cynnwys trên, tram, cwch neu long, hofrenfad ac awyren;

• mae i “Cymru” yr ystyr a roddir i “Wales” gan adran 158(1) o Ddeddf Llywodraeth Cymru 2006 (p.32);

• mae “mangre” (“premises”) yn cynnwys—

  (a)

  unrhyw fan;

  (b)

  strwythur symudol ac eithrio cerbyd;

  (c)

  stondin;

  (d)

  pabell;

  (e)

  gosodiad alltraeth o fewn yr ystyr a roddir i “offshore installation” yn Neddf Gweithiau Mwynau (Gosodiadau Alltraeth) 1971 (p.61) (gweler adran 12 o’r Ddeddf honno);

• mae i “swyddog awdurdodedig” (“authorised officer”) yr ystyr a roddir gan adran 18(5).

(2) Mae cyfeiriadau yn y Bennod hon at “annedd” yn cynnwys tir a fwynheir gyda mangre pan fo’r fangre ei hun yn annedd, oni bai bod y tir yn dir amaethyddol (o fewn yr ystyr a roddir gan adran 246 o Ddeddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016 (dccc 1)) sy’n fwy na 0.809 hectar.”

Commencement Information

I245 Sch. 19 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

22 U.K. In the English language text, for section 28 substitute—

“28 Interpretation of this Chapter

(1) In this Chapter—

• “authorised officer” (“swyddog awdurdodedig”) has the meaning given by section 18(5);

• “enforcement authority” (“awdurdod gorfodi”) is to be interpreted in accordance with section 18;

• “premises” (“mangre”) includes—

  (a)

  any place;

  (b)

  a moveable structure other than a vehicle;

  (c)

  a stall;

  (d)

  a tent;

  (e)

  an offshore installation within the meaning given in the Mineral Workings (Offshore Installations) Act 1971 (c.61) (see section 12 of that Act);

• “vehicle” (“cerbyd”) includes a train, tram, vessel, hovercraft and aircraft;

• “Wales” (“Cymru”) has the meaning given by section 158(1) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c.32).

(2) References in this Chapter to a “dwelling” include land enjoyed with premises where the premises themselves constitute a dwelling, unless the land is agricultural land (within the meaning given by section 246 of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 1)) exceeding 0.809 hectares.”

Commencement Information

I246 Sch. 19 para. 22 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

23 U.K. In the Welsh language text of section 123, in subsection (2)(a), for “, 28(7)” substitute “17A(7)”.

Commencement Information

I247 Sch. 19 para. 23 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

24 U.K. In the English language text of section 123, in subsection (2)(a), for “, 28(7)” substitute “17A(7)“.

Commencement Information

I248 Sch. 19 para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(c)

Prospective

Section 163

Schedule 20 U.K. Amendments consequential on sections 159 to 162

Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2957 (N.I. 20)) U.K.

1 The Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I249 Sch. 20 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(d)

2 In Article 2, in paragraph (3), at the appropriate places insert—

• ““heated tobacco device” means a device that heats tobacco to generate a vapour or an aerosol for the purpose of inhalation through a mouthpiece (whether or not it can also heat other matter to produce a vapour or aerosol);”;

• ““open to the public”: premises and places are open to the public if the public or a section of the public has access to them, whether by invitation or not, and whether on payment or not;”;

• ““performance” includes—

  (a)

  the performance of a play or a performance given in connection with the making of a film or television programme, and

  (b)

  a rehearsal;”;

• ““relevant vape” means a vape that is not a heated tobacco device;”;

• ““vape” has the meaning given by Article 7 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978;”;

• ““vaporises” has the meaning given by Article 7 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1978;”;

• ““workplace” has the meaning given by Article 3(7);”.

Commencement Information

I250 Sch. 20 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(d)

3 (1) Article 3 is amended as follows.

(2) For paragraph (2) substitute—

“(2) Premises are smoke-free if they are workplaces; they are smoke-free all the time.”

(3) In paragraph (3), for “used as a place of work mentioned in paragraph (2)” substitute “a workplace”.

(4) For paragraph (7) substitute—

“(7) In this Order “workplace” means—

(a) a place of work used by more than one person (even if the persons who work there do so at different times, or only intermittently), or

(b) a place of work where members of the public might attend for the purpose of seeking or receiving goods or services from the person or persons working there (even if members of the public are not always present).”

Commencement Information

I251 Sch. 20 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(d)

4 In Article 10, in paragraphs (1) and (1A), for “or 8(2)” substitute “, 8(2), 9B(5), 9C(1), 9F(6) or 9G(1)”.

Commencement Information

I252 Sch. 20 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(d)

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 26 (N.I.)) U.K.

5 In section 5 of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 omit subsection (8).

Commencement Information

I253 Sch. 20 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(3)(d)

Prospective

Section 167

Schedule 21 U.K. Consequential amendments: general

Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 U.K.

1 The Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 is repealed.

Commencement Information

I254 Sch. 21 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

Communications Act 2003 U.K.

2 In Schedule 17 to the Communications Act 2003 omit paragraph 173 and the italic heading before it.

Commencement Information

I255 Sch. 21 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 U.K.

3 In Schedule 3 to the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 omit the reference to the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002.

Commencement Information

I256 Sch. 21 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

Health Act 2009 U.K.

4 The Health Act 2009 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I257 Sch. 21 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

5 Omit sections 20 and 21.

Commencement Information

I258 Sch. 21 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

6 (1) Section 40 is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2) omit paragraph (b).

(3) Omit subsection (3).

(4) In subsection (4) for “to (3)” substitute “or (2)”.

(5) In subsection (5) omit paragraphs (a) and (b).

(6) In subsection (6) omit paragraphs (b) and (c).

(7) In subsection (7) omit paragraphs (b) and (c).

Commencement Information

I259 Sch. 21 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

7 Omit Schedule 4.

Commencement Information

I260 Sch. 21 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 3) U.K.

8 The Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I261 Sch. 21 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

9 In section 1, in subsection (7), for “section 6(2) of the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 (c.36)” substitute “section 127(3) of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026”.

Commencement Information

I262 Sch. 21 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

10 Omit section 2.

Commencement Information

I263 Sch. 21 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

11 In section 3 omit subsection (5).

Commencement Information

I264 Sch. 21 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

Consumer Rights Act 2015 U.K.

12 In Schedule 5 to the Consumer Rights Act 2015, in the entry relating to the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (inserted by section 32 of this Act), after “section 32” insert “or 135”.

Commencement Information

I265 Sch. 21 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/507) U.K.

13 The Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 are amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I266 Sch. 21 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

14 In regulation 12, in paragraph (1), for “not otherwise made unlawful by the provisions of the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002” substitute “not otherwise unlawful”.

Commencement Information

I267 Sch. 21 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

15 Omit Part 7.

Commencement Information

I268 Sch. 21 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

16 In regulation 48 omit paragraph (e).

Commencement Information

I269 Sch. 21 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

17 (1) Regulation 50 is amended as follows.

(2) Omit paragraphs (2) to (4).

(3) In paragraph (5) omit “or (2)”.

(4) In paragraph (7) omit “or (2)”.

Commencement Information

I270 Sch. 21 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

18 In regulation 53 omit paragraph (5).

Commencement Information

I271 Sch. 21 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

19 Omit Schedule 1.

Commencement Information

I272 Sch. 21 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 14) U.K.

20 The Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I273 Sch. 21 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

21 Omit section 17.

Commencement Information

I274 Sch. 21 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

22 Omit section 19.

Commencement Information

I275 Sch. 21 para. 22 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 U.K.

23 In Schedule 15 to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, in Part 1, in the Table omit the entry relating to the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002.

Commencement Information

I276 Sch. 21 para. 23 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

Media Act 2024 U.K.

24 The Media Act 2024 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I277 Sch. 21 para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

25 In Schedule 2 omit paragraph 21 and the italic heading before it.

Commencement Information

I278 Sch. 21 para. 25 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)

26 In Schedule 4 omit paragraph 28 and the italic heading before it.

Commencement Information

I279 Sch. 21 para. 26 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(4)