Member

The scheme that we propose is proportionate and self-financing through licence fees, which it specifies. It would strengthen the Bill by targeting enforcement where the problem begins, support the legal market and reduce the risks of dodgy vapes reaching children. These amendments would provide commercial distribution licences for distributing relevant products, which include tobacco, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, vaping and other nicotine products. The group includes powers to make regulations for licence granting, conditions and fees, with enforcement by local weights and measures authorities. Financial penalties for breaches up to £100,000 are specified, along with appeal mechanisms and appropriate definitions.