http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/18/section/8Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026enStatute Law Database2026-06-30Expert Participation2026-06-29
Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026s. 8Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026s. 175(1)
Part 1Sale and distribution: England and WalesSnus etcBan on sales of snus etc
8
1
It is an offence to—
a
sell a relevant oral tobacco product, or
b
offer or expose a relevant oral tobacco product for sale.
2
In subsection (1) “relevant oral tobacco product” has the meaning given by section 7(2).
3
It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that they took all reasonable steps to avoid the commission of the offence.
4
A person who commits an offence under this section is liable—
a
on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court, or a fine, or both;
b
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or a fine, or both.
S. 8 in force at 29.10.2026, see s. 175(1)