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01/10/2007
Age Limit On Tobacco Raised To 18
From today Monday October 1 the minimum age for buying tobacco will increase from 16 to 18.
The latest government move is a further attempt to cut smoking rates in the UK, and prevent young people buying tobacco.
Retailers in England and Wales will be obliged not to sell tobacco products to those under the age of 18. Failure to comply with this legislation will result in prosecution and a fine of up to £2,500.
This makes the conditions of tobacco sale similar to those enforced regarding alcohol.
Research conducted by YouGov found that 69% of adults believe it makes sense to raise the minimum age for the sale of tobacco to 18 in line with alcohol.
Smokefree compliance statistics show that 97.7% of premises inspected were compliant in terms of no-smoking, indicating that there has been a smooth transition to smokefree public places and workplaces in England.
An outdoor advertising campaign to explain the change in the law was launched on Monday 24th September as part of an awareness campaign over the past four months to ensure that both retailers and teenagers are fully aware.
(SP)
The latest government move is a further attempt to cut smoking rates in the UK, and prevent young people buying tobacco.
Retailers in England and Wales will be obliged not to sell tobacco products to those under the age of 18. Failure to comply with this legislation will result in prosecution and a fine of up to £2,500.
This makes the conditions of tobacco sale similar to those enforced regarding alcohol.
Research conducted by YouGov found that 69% of adults believe it makes sense to raise the minimum age for the sale of tobacco to 18 in line with alcohol.
Smokefree compliance statistics show that 97.7% of premises inspected were compliant in terms of no-smoking, indicating that there has been a smooth transition to smokefree public places and workplaces in England.
An outdoor advertising campaign to explain the change in the law was launched on Monday 24th September as part of an awareness campaign over the past four months to ensure that both retailers and teenagers are fully aware.
(SP)
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