Explanatory Memorandum

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

2016 CHAPTER 26

12 May 2016

Commentary on Sections

Commentary on Sections in Part 1 of the Act

Section 2: Prohibition of sale of nicotine products from vending machines

Provides a regulation-making power for the Department to prohibit the sale of nicotine products from an automatic vending machine. Regulations made under this power must state who would be responsible for breaching the ban, the penalty for which is a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.