It is illegal to sell certain products to young people - cigarettes and tobacco, some categories of video, alcohol, knives, fireworks, lottery tickets and scratch cards. It is also illegal for young people under 16 years to operate certain gaming machines.
Anyone seeing underage sales can ring the Consumer Advice Line on 0845 330 3313 or Email: consumeradvice@herefordshire.gov.uk
| Product | Supply only to those aged: |
|---|---|
| Tobacco products (includes cigarettes, rolling tobacco and cigarette papers | 18 and over |
| Offensive weapons/knives | 18 and over |
| Caps, cracker snaps, novelty matches, party poppers, serpents and throwdowns | 16 and over |
| Fireworks and sparklers | 18 and over |
| Videos, video and computer games: Classification 12 | 12 and over |
| Videos, video and computer games: Classification 15 | 15 and over |
| Videos, video and computer games: Classification 18 | 18 and over |
| Volatile substances/solvents* | 18 and over |
| Crossbows | 18 and over |
| Airguns and pellets | 18 and over |
| Lighter refills containing butane | 18 and over |
| Lottery tickets/Instant Win cards | 16 and over |
| Aerosol paint | 16 and over |
| Alcohol | 18 and over |
An offence is committed under this legislation if volatile substances or solvent-based products are sold, and it is believed that they are for a person under the age of 18, and that they are likely to be inhaled for the purposes of becoming intoxicated. This offence applies even when it is known that another person is buying the product for the person under the age of 18.
Special attention should be paid to young persons:
However, solvents may be sold to persons under 18 for their normal intended use.
The Cigarette Lighter Refill (Safety) Regulations
1999
It is an offence to supply cigarette lighter refill canisters
containing butane to anyone under 18.
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