Proxy purchase of nicotine productsE+W

2.—(1) Section 91 of the Children and Families Act 2014 (purchase of tobacco etc. on behalf of persons under 18) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (4).

(2) In the heading, before “etc.” insert “ , nicotine products ”.

(3) In subsection (1), for “or cigarette papers” substitute “ , cigarette papers or a relevant nicotine product ”.

(4) After subsection (7) add—

(8) In this section “relevant nicotine product” means a nicotine product within the meaning of section 92 the sale of which at the same time and in the same circumstances to the individual aged under 18 would be prohibited by regulations for the time being in force under subsection (1) of that section..