Display as a consequence of a requested display4.

(1)

This regulation applies where a requested display5 is made to an individual (“A”) aged 18 or over.

(2)

No offence is committed under section 7A(1) of the Act (prohibition of tobacco displays) by a display of tobacco products in a storage unit, to individuals other than A, if—

(a)

the display-

(i)

is solely as a consequence of the requested display, and

(ii)

lasts for no longer than is necessary to remove the requested product from the storage unit; and

(b)

the area of storage unit displayed does not exceed 1.5 square metres.

(3)

No offence is committed under section 7A(1) of the Act (prohibition of tobacco displays) by a display of tobacco products other than in a storage unit, to individuals other than A, if the display—

(a)

is solely as a consequence of the requested display; and

(b)

lasts for no longer than the requested display.

(4)

In this regulation, “the requested product” means the product which A asked to purchase or for information about.