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21A: Clause 16, page 9, line 26, at end insert— “(7A) Regulations made under this section may not come into force earlier than the end of the period of one year beginning with the day on which they are published.”Member’s explanatory statement This amendment provides that regulations establishing the retail licensing regime for tobacco, vaping and nicotine products in England may not come into force until at least one year after they are published. This is intended to ensure that businesses and local authorities have sufficient time to understand, prepare for and implement the new licensing requirements, including administrative systems, training and enforcement arrangements.